Aerospace Engineering
    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,439 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 28, 2023

    Aerospace Engineering

    About

    Build a future working with aircraft, spacecraft, rockets, unpiloted aerial and space robotic platforms, and more.

    In this program, you'll have opportunities for advanced education and creative research. These are essential skills for careers in teaching, research, or design. Through your study, you'll also find opportunities to contribute to the body of knowledge in the field.

    When you graduate, you'll be ready to design and analyze the systems used in aerospace, aeronautics, and astronautics.

    • ODU's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering has close ties with: NASA Langley Research Center, Air Force Research Laboratory, Naval Research Laboratory, and other government agencies and local industries

    Disciplines

    Batten College of Engineering & Technology

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    1. Application and $50 fee

    2. Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree

    3. All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.

    4. Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

    5. Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)

    6. Passport identification

    7. Requirements & deadlines vary by program

      1. Standardized Test Results (GRE, GMAT, MAT, MCAT, PRAXIS)

      2. Essay/Personal Statement/Resume

      3. Letters of Recommendation

    Send all materials & correspondence to

    International Admissions
    Old Dominion University
    2101 Dragas Hall
    Norfolk, VA 23529 USA

    Required Credentials

    As a service to applicants, the Office of International Admissions evaluates all foreign academic credentials. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.

    • Transcripts, translations and standardized tests must be official, sealed, stamped by the institution or testing agency and sent directly to the Office of International Admissions at Old Dominion University.
    • Testing authorities may include the Registrar or the Principal/Controller of Examinations.
    • When English is not the language of instruction, academic transcripts are required in both English and one's native language. Certified official translations by a licensed or professional translator must accompany academic documents not written in English. Translations of official documents completed by the student will not be accepted.
    • Once submitted, no additional documents can be uploaded through the online application. If you wish to include additional credentials, attach and send them directly to [email protected]. Please be sure your name and date of birth are clearly indicated in the email subject line.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 53
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Careers

    Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is a midpoint of what people typically earn–half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.

    Aerospace Engineers

    $115,300 Median Salary

    Perform engineering duties in designing, constructing, and testing aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft. May conduct basic and applied research to evaluate adaptability of materials and equipment to aircraft design and manufacture. May recommend improvements in testing equipment and techniques.

    Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers

    $55,400 Median Salary

    Assemble, fit, fasten, and install parts of airplanes, space vehicles, or missiles, such as tails, wings, fuselage, bulkheads, stabilizers, landing gear, rigging and control equipment, or heating and ventilating systems.

    Aviation Inspectors

    $73,720 Median Salary

    Inspect aircraft, maintenance procedures, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment to ensure conformance with Federal safety regulations.

    Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians

    $71,340 Median Salary

    Operate, install, calibrate, and maintain integrated computer/communications systems, consoles, simulators, and other data acquisition, test, and measurement instruments and equipment, which are used to launch, track, position, and evaluate air and space vehicles. May record and interpret test data.

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 50

    How to Apply

    Your Choice

    The Common Application, which allows you to complete one application and designate it to be used for multiple institutions, OR the new Old Dominion University Application. The choice is yours.

    Our Commitment

    Whichever method you choose, the admissions staff at Old Dominion University is committed to processing your application in a timely manner. Questions concerning the admissions process may be directed to [email protected], 757-683-3685. Questions relative to The Common Application need to be directed to the Help Center found at commonapp.org

    Old Dominion University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. Visit https://www.odu.edu/equity for more information.

    Aerospace Engineering

    Old Dominion University

    Old Dominion University

    United States of America

    United States of America, Aberdeen