The Aerospace Engineering department is the largest of its kind in the country with 1,897 bachelor of science students, 91 master of science students, and 42 Ph.D. students as of Fall 2021. Of our undergraduate students, 12.3% are honors students compared to 5.1% for the rest of the university. The undergraduate program had been ranked No. 1 by U.S. News and World Report from 2000-2015 when the Daytona campus was classified among non-Ph.D. granting institutions. Since being reclassified into the Ph.D.-granting category, our program now ranks No. 5 (tied) in the country and No. 1 in the State of Florida. Our graduate program is currently ranked 25th in the nation and No. 1 (tied) in the State of Florida.

Aerospace Engineering deals with the scientific principles that govern the design of airplanes, spacecraft, and jet engines. After studying fundamental mathematics and physics, Aerospace Engineering students study the core areas of aerodynamics and propulsion, dynamics and control, and structures and materials. These studies give them the necessary background to take the year-long senior capstone aircraft/spacecraft/propulsion design courses. There are ample opportunities for lab courses and hands-on experiences.

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