ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Applicants to the master's of science programs in Aerospace Engineering are required to have a bachelor’s degree or be in the process of completing a bachelor's degree. Degrees in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines are frequently represented among our program applicants, including but not limited to the following:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Aeronautics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronics

Applicants without a Bachelor’s degree in the preferred majors listed above will only be considered with coursework and demonstrated proficiency in the acceptable courses listed below (or equivalent). 

Applications are reviewed holistically; simply taking these courses does not guarantee admission.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

The following materials are required to be included with your online application:

• Transcripts
• Resume/CV
• Personal Statement
• Letter of Recommendation (Optional)

NOTE: The GRE is not required for 2024 applications.

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The following link will take you to an overview of the tuition & fees for graduate engineering students, including payment information. Both on-campus and DEN@Viterbi students pay the same tuition

Download the Cost of Attendance to see a summary of tuition and fees by semester. The document is a typical example and the number of courses, and time to complete the program, will vary by student.

Estimated Cost of Attendance - 27 Unit Program

   MATTHEW BAYER

What was the main reason you chose to pursue this graduate program at USC?
I chose USC because of the flexibility of USC's remote learning platform and the graduate courses offered in Aerospace Engineering. I wanted to continue my academic education while working, and taking courses remotely on my own schedule allows me to continue working in my professional career full-time.

Alumni Employment

• Boeing - Aerospace Structural Engineer
• Boeing - Guidance Navigation and Controls Engineer
• Boeing - Senior Aerodynamics Engineer - Aero-Stability & Control Analysis
• Boeing - Manager, Design & Integration Engineering
• Boeing - Flight Test Engineer
• Boeing - Mechanical Engineer
• Boeing - Aerodynamics Engineer
• Boeing - Spacecraft Systems Engineer
• Boeing - Electronics Packaging Product Design Engineer
• Boeing - Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer
• Collins Aerospace - Product Support Engineer
• Deloitte - Solutions Engineer
• Frontier Aerospace - Propulsion Test Engineer
• General Veneer Manufacturing Co. - Quality Engineer
• Honeywell - Manufacturing Engineer
• Lasertec U.S.A., Inc. - Field Service Engineer
• Linquest - Cyber Security Systems Engineer
• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Systems Engineer
• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory - Mars 2020 Systems Testbed Engineer
• Northrop Grumman Corporation - Systems Engineer
• Relativity Space - Propulsion Engineer
• Rivian - Aerodynamics Engineer
• Spike Aerospace - Engineering Consultant
• Vision Creative LLC - Engineer

Internships

Plane View Partners; Meta Platforms, Inc.

Available Online
This program is also available online through DEN@Viterbi.  DEN@Viterbi students undergo the same academic requirements, curriculum, and must adhere to the same academic standards as on-campus students; therefore, the diploma issued by the University of Southern California is the same. There is no difference between remote students and on-campus students.

Limited Status
If you are interested in beginning classes as a DEN@Viterbi student next semester, explore the requirements and steps to enrolling as a Limited Status Student.

State Authorization
Prior to enrolling in classes, DEN@Viterbi (online) students need to confirm that their academic program is authorized by their state for online delivery.  Please confirm by reviewing the approved program lists, by state, on the DEN@Viterbi State Authorization webpage.

If you have any questions about a specific state or academic program, please email denstateauth@usc.edu.

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DEN@VITERBI ONLINE COURSE OFFERINGS

The following courses and program requirements serve as program planning for DEN@Viterbi students. Course offerings and availability are subject to change. Please consult with advisor if you have any questions.

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