Master’s program · Rossin College of Engineering
Master of Science in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering
Lehigh University’s MS in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary program tailored for students who want to begin or advance careers in aerospace or space systems engineering.
- Credits30
- Typical length18 months
- DeliveryOn campus, hybrid or fully online
- Degree awardedMaster of Science
- GRENot required/considered
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Overview
What the Master of Science in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering is
Lehigh University’s MS in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering is an interdisciplinary program tailored for students who want to begin or advance careers in aerospace or space systems engineering. The program provides a broad technical foundation in aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and guidance, navigation, and control, and is available online, hybrid, or on-campus.
A 30-credit degree, typically 18 months of full-time study, delivered on campus, hybrid or fully online.
Disciplines
An interdisciplinary program
This degree is not owned by a single department. It draws faculty and coursework from 8 departments across the Rossin College.
- Department of Bioengineering
- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Computer Science and Engineering
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
Curriculum
What you study
The degree requires 30 graduate credits. Every master’s program in the Rossin College carries the same 30-credit requirement; what differs is the course mix, the balance of thesis, project and coursework-only routes, and the pace.
| Code | Course | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| AESE 401 | Introduction to Modern Aerospace Engineering | Graduate intro to core aerospace engineering fundamentals. |
| AESE 402 | Advanced Astrodynamics | Orbital mechanics, perturbations, and cislunar dynamics. |
| AESE 403 | Space Propulsion Systems | Rocket propulsion: solid, liquid, and electric engines. |
| AESE 404 | Guidance, Navigation and Control | Guidance, navigation, and control for autonomous vehicles. |
| AESE 405 | Launch Vehicle Engineering | Integrated design of launch vehicle structures, propulsion. |
| AESE 406 | Data Fusion and State Estimation | Data fusion and Kalman filtering for state estimation. |
| AESE 407 | Hypersonic Flows | Hypersonic aerodynamics and compressible reacting flows. |
| AESE 408 | Advanced Aerospace Vehicle Design | Design methods for satellites, reentry, hypersonic vehicles. |
Course lists change. Confirm the current requirements against the catalog listing below before planning a schedule.
Aerospace & Space Systems Engineering (AESE) Course Listing »
Careers
Where graduates work
Occupations this degree maps to, in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics standard classification.
- 17-2011 Aerospace Engineers
- 17-2199 Engineers, All Other
Class of 2025 master’s graduates across the Rossin College averaged $100,000 in starting salary.
Tuition and funding
What it costs, and what help is available
Base tuition for this 30-credit degree is $52,050.
- Qualified applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships as high as 20% of tuition, with no separate application required.
- International students are considered on the same basis as domestic applicants.
- Qualified applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as high as 20% of tuition, with no separate application required. International students are considered on the same basis as domestic applicants.
How to apply
What a complete application needs
- Academic record
Official transcripts, a personal statement, a resume, and letters of recommendation.
- English proficiency
International applicants submit TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo or a Cambridge English Qualification score.
- Application fee
$50, non-refundable.
- Program requirements
No GRE required for admission.
- Deadlines
Deadlines vary by program and entry term. Check Graduate Admissions for current dates before you start.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many credits is the Master of Science in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering?
30 credits. Every master’s degree in the Rossin College is a 30-credit program.
How long does the Master of Science in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering take to complete?
18 months of full-time study is typical.
How is the program delivered?
On campus, hybrid or fully online. Consult the program contact for the current term-by-term format.
What does it cost, and is funding available?
Base tuition is $52,050 for the 30-credit degree. Qualified applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships as high as 20% of tuition, with no separate application required. International students are considered on the same basis as domestic applicants.
What scholarships apply to this program specifically?
Qualified applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships as high as 20% of tuition, with no separate application required. International students are considered on the same basis as domestic applicants.
Is the GRE required for the Master of Science in Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering?
The GRE is not required or considered for any Rossin College graduate program.
What are the admission requirements?
No GRE required for admission.
Which department offers this program?
It is interdisciplinary, drawing on 8 departments across the Rossin College rather than sitting in one: Bioengineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics.
What courses will I take?
Core and representative courses include Introduction to Modern Aerospace Engineering, Advanced Astrodynamics, Space Propulsion Systems, Guidance, Navigation and Control, among others. The full list appears in the curriculum section above, sourced from Lehigh’s course catalog.
What do graduates earn?
Class of 2025 master’s graduates across the Rossin College averaged $100,000 in starting salary.
How do I apply?
Apply through Lehigh’s graduate application. A complete application includes transcripts, a personal statement, letters of recommendation, English-proficiency scores where applicable, and a $50 application fee. Deadlines vary by program and term; check Graduate Admissions for current dates.
Contact
Talk to the program
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science
the Aerospace and Space Systems Engineering program site »
General enquiries go to engineering@lehigh.edu.