Aerospace Engineering · Connecticut
Aerospace Engineering colleges in Connecticut
CampusPin lists 19 U.S. colleges in Connecticut that offer Aerospace Engineering programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.
Aerospace Engineering applies aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, and control systems to the design of aircraft and spacecraft, suiting students drawn to flight and space vehicles.
Schools in Connecticut that offer Aerospace Engineering
Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$12,460
Acceptance
76%
Enrollment
9,465
Charter Oak State College
New Britain, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$8,506
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
1,703
Connecticut College
New London, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,812
Acceptance
38%
Enrollment
1,960
Connecticut State Community College
Hartford, CT · Community College · Public
Tuition
$5,092
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
32,292
Fairfield University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$56,360
Acceptance
45%
Enrollment
6,259
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$21,198
Acceptance
100%
Enrollment
2,884
Paier College
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$26,400
Acceptance
62%
Enrollment
187
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$53,090
Acceptance
77%
Enrollment
8,878
Sacred Heart University
Fairfield, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$48,460
Acceptance
68%
Enrollment
11,123
Trinity College
Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$67,420
Acceptance
34%
Enrollment
2,195
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$35,760
Acceptance
64%
Enrollment
4,074
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$20,366
Acceptance
54%
Enrollment
27,123
University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Groton, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
464
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus
Hartford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,452
Acceptance
86%
Enrollment
1,473
University of Connecticut-Stamford
Stamford, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,472
Acceptance
80%
Enrollment
2,177
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus
Waterbury, CT · University · Public
Tuition
$17,462
Acceptance
87%
Enrollment
746
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$47,647
Acceptance
83%
Enrollment
4,034
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$45,730
Acceptance
81%
Enrollment
9,764
Yale University
New Haven, CT · University · Private
Tuition
$64,700
Acceptance
5%
Enrollment
15,074
Aerospace Engineering programs in Connecticut: by the numbers
A quick comparison of the 19 schools listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.
Schools listed
19
Public / private
8 / 11
Universities / 2-year
18 / 1
Cities represented
14
In-state tuition range
$5,092–$67,420
Median in-state tuition
$26,400
Lowest published in-state tuition
Connecticut State Community College
$5,092
Most selective
Yale University
5% acceptance
Largest by enrollment
Connecticut State Community College
32,292 students
Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.
What you'll study in a Aerospace Engineering program
- Calculus, differential equations, and engineering physics
- Aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, including compressible and subsonic/supersonic flow
- Propulsion systems (jet engines, rockets, and gas turbines) and thermodynamics
- Flight mechanics, stability, and aircraft/spacecraft control systems
- Aerospace structures, materials, and finite-element analysis
- Orbital mechanics and astronautics for spacecraft and satellites
- CAD, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and simulation tools
- Wind-tunnel, propulsion, and flight testing in a senior capstone design project
Where a Aerospace Engineering degree can lead
- Aerospace engineers
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Propulsion Engineer
- Spacecraft / Satellite Systems Engineer
- Flight Test Engineer
- Structural Analysis Engineer
Typical pay: Informational only (BLS, 2024 aerospace engineers median $134,830)
An Aerospace Engineering major is typically a bachelor's degree (BS) covering aerodynamics, propulsion, flight mechanics, aircraft and spacecraft structures, materials, and guidance, navigation, and control. Like other engineering BS programs, it builds on a foundation of calculus, differential equations, and physics, and most curricula split into aeronautics (aircraft within the atmosphere) and astronautics (spacecraft and orbital mechanics) tracks, ending in a senior capstone design project.
Graduates design, analyze, test, and certify aircraft, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles, and propulsion systems, often using CAD, computational fluid dynamics, finite-element analysis, and wind-tunnel or flight testing. They work for aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, defense contractors, airlines, and government agencies such as NASA and the FAA, frequently within teams alongside mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 6.1% employment growth for aerospace engineers from 2024 to 2034, and reports a 2024 median wage of $134,830 for the occupation. The typical entry-level education for these roles is a bachelor's degree.
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