Home/Academics/Degrees and Programs/Aerospace Engineering B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Launch Your Career in Aerospace Engineering

UHCL's Aerospace Engineering B.S. program offers a unique opportunity to study near the heart of the aerospace industry, with NASA's Johnson Space Center, the Houston Spaceport, and numerous major aerospace companies just miles away. The first and only undergraduate aerospace program within 100 miles, our program is also one of only five in Texas, providing students with unparalleled access to cutting-edge facilities and industry partnerships.

Request Info How to Apply Visit Give to UHCL

Program Highlights

Location Advantage: Proximity to NASA and other major aerospace companies like Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Intuitive Machines, offering students unmatched internship and employment opportunities.
Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical labs and real-world projects, including capstone projects and collaborative research initiatives. Courses such as Aerospace Materials, Aerodynamics, and Spacecraft Controls provide hands-on learning experiences.
Industry-Driven Curriculum: Our curriculum covers essential topics like aerodynamics, aerospace design, propulsion systems, and more, ensuring students acquire skills relevant to the industry.
Smaller Class Sizes: Benefit from a low student-to-faculty ratio, enabling personalized guidance and mentorship from experienced faculty.
Advanced Learning Opportunity: To further their education, graduates of the program can enroll in the University of Houston's Aerospace Engineering Master of Science program.

Photo of UHCL Students in a lab

Career Outcomes

Graduates of UHCL's Aerospace Engineering program are well-equipped for a variety of roles in the rapidly growing aerospace sector. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 data, aerospace engineers can earn $130,720 per year, or $68.25 an hour. The profession is also projected to grow by 6% through 2033, which is faster than average for all occupations. In 2023, employers listed 68,900 aerospace engineer position vacancies.

Employers in the Region


Accenture AccuFleet International All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. Axiom Space Baylor College of Medicine Boeing Bristow Group CenterPoint Energy Collins Aerospace	Deloitte GLMV Architecture Honeywell HX Ventures Intuitive Machines Interstellar Lab Jacobs KBR Lockheed Martin	MDA Space Nanoracks Oceaneering International RS&H Shell Southwest Airlines Co. Tietronix Software United Airlines Venus Aerospace

Ready to Take Off? Apply to UHCL's Aerospace Engineering program and be part of the future of flight and space exploration.

Accreditations and Distinctions

The program is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). This means that the university has complied with the standards contained in the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement and with the policies and procedures of the Commission on Colleges.

The aerospace engineering program will apply for accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET as soon as the first student graduates from the program, which is the earliest opportunity that ABET allows.

Application Deadlines

For undergraduate student admissions information, please visit How to Apply.

Fall

Freshman - July 15
Transfer - August 1
International Freshman - June 1
International Transfer - July 15

Spring

Freshman - November 1
Transfer - December 1
International Freshman - October 1
International Transfer - December 15

Summer

Freshman - March 1
Transfer - May 1
International Transfer - May 1

International Students

For information regarding international student admissions, please visit International Admissions & Student Services.

Aerospace Engineering B.S. Admission Requirements

Auto-Admission Criteria Freshman Requirements

All new incoming first-year undergraduate students with 0-13 college credit hours or students entering college for the first time after high school graduation.

For admission into the Aerospace Engineering program applicants must meet the following minimum criteria.

Freshman Aerospace Engineering applicant criteria table
Class Rank	SAT	SAT EBRW (Reading and Writing)	ACT, Composite	ACT, English	ACT, Mat
Top 10%	No Min	No Min	No Min	No Min	No Min
11% - 25%	1120	560	22	22	23
26% - 50%	1170	580	24	23	24
51% - 75%	1210	580	25	23	26
All Others	1250	580	260	23	28
No Class Rank / No Test Scores Available	Students without a class rank or test scores will be reviewed based on CGPA: High School CGPA of 3.25 and higher – Direct Admission into Aerospace Engineering, BS program. High School CGPA of below 3.24 – Students who meet UHCL regular admission criteria can be admitted as Pre-Engineering.