Program Overview

Aerospace Engineering (PMAE)

Overview

The Professional Master of Engineering program is designed to assist engineers and technical professionals in the development of their careers and to provide the expertise needed in the rapidly changing business, government, and industrial environments.

Abstract

The Aerospace program prepares graduates to design, develop, and test aircraft, spacecraft, and missiles and supervise their manufacture. Students earning a Masters of Engineering degree will also gain the expertise needed to develop new technologies in areas such as structures, propulsion systems, vehicle movement and control, communications, and overall vehicle design for use in aviation, defense systems, and space exploration. For domestic students, the program can be completed on a part-time basis; however, international students must be enrolled full-time.

Financial Assistance

Students in this program pay a special tuition rate, which does not differ between residents and non-residents of Maryland. This rate is not fully covered by graduate assistantships, fellowships, or tuition assistance. Additional graduate student fees are charged. Tuition and fees are subject to change.

General Requirements

• Statement of Purpose
• Transcript(s)
• TOEFL/IELTS/PTE (international graduate students)

Program-Specific Requirements

• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (optional)
• CV/Resume (optional)

Application Deadlines

Graduate Application Deadlines:

• Domestic Applicants:
  • US Citizens and Permanent Residents:
    • Fall Deadline: July 31, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: December 16, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: May 15, 2026
• International Applicants:
  • F (student) or J (exchange visitor) visas, E, G, H, I, and L visas, and immigrants:
    • Fall Deadline: March 10, 2026
    • Spring Deadline: September 24, 2025
    • Summer Deadline: N/A

Program Details

The program is currently offered in-person at the College Park Campus. The Clark School’s Engineering Information Technology group also provides access to needed software and computer resources through dedicated virtual computer terminals that allow distance students full access to licensed software, libraries, databases, and specialized programs.

Degree Offered

• Aerospace Engineering, Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)