Launching the Next Generation of Aerospace Engineers
Home to the program ranked as the No. 1 Best Undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Program (at Schools Without a Ph.D.) by "U.S. News & World Report" (2026), the Prescott Department of Aerospace Engineering inspires students to take flight — literally and figuratively. Our graduates design and build aircraft, spacecraft and systems that push the limits of what’s possible.
Where Innovation Takes Flight
From atmospheric flight to deep-space exploration, our students master the fundamentals of flight dynamics, propulsion, structures and control. With the option to specialize in Aeronautical (aircraft) or Astronautical (spacecraft) design, every student charts a path toward their passion.
Hands-On Learning for Real-World Impact
Through immersive design projects, lab work and team collaborations, students apply theory to practice, developing the creativity, technical skills and confidence to solve tomorrow’s aerospace challenges.
Degrees and Programs
Explore flight and space systems through aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and controls. Apply engineering methods in labs, design projects that advance aircraft performance and contribute to the future of space exploration.
Our state-of-the-art wind tunnels, propulsion labs and design facilities provide students with hands-on experience that mirrors real industry environments.
Faculty and students lead pioneering projects in aerodynamics, propulsion, flight testing and spacecraft systems, advancing aerospace technology through collaboration and discovery.
Our accomplished faculty bring decades of research, innovation and industry experience, mentoring students toward excellence in every phase of their engineering journey.
I am motivated to work in the human spaceflight industry because it pushes the boundaries of what humanity is capable of, extending our reach beyond the Earth. The technologies and experiences necessary to attain and maintain these capabilities are very rewarding, even outside the industry. I believe we are going to achieve great things, and I want to contribute to the mission!”
