Aerospace Engineering · North Carolina

Aerospace Engineering colleges in North Carolina

CampusPin lists 95 U.S. colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina that offer Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Engineering programs in North Carolina: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 95 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

95

Public / private

34 / 16

Universities / 2-year

21 / 29

Cities represented

41

In-state tuition range

$1,978–$65,805

Median in-state tuition

$2,649

Lowest published in-state tuition

Davidson-Davie Community College

$1,978

Most selective

Duke University

7% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

East Carolina University

25,314 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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