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U of A Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering is a popular choice for undergraduates and graduate students looking to make our world safer and people’s lives better. From tiny health devices to huge flying machines, students learn to design and develop systems and technology in areas such as biomedicine, renewable energy, space exploration and sustainable flight. Flexible academic programs, career-oriented internships, high-profile research, commercial design projects and club competitions are integral to the student experience. Consider a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering at a top-tier research university in a region some of the world’s largest engineering companies call home!
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By the Numbers
6th
highest starting salary, aerospace engineering major
(U.S. News @ World Report)
8th
highest-paying college major, mechanical engineering
(U.S. News @ World Report)
$8.5M
annual research expenditures
(2025)
Top 5%
R&D expenditures, public universities
(National Science Foundation)
#1
space science research
U.S. public schools, global ranking
(U.S. News @ World Report)
Top 25
aerospace engineering graduate program, public schools ranking
(U.S. News & World Report)
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From Concept to Creation
"From my very first day, I felt at home in an engineering classroom. I found a place where math could be applied to real-world problems, where curiosity was encouraged and where collaboration was essential."
Molly Auer, 2026 mechanical engineering alum