Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs offer research degrees with graduate assistantships at the master’s and Ph.D. levels, with the opportunity to specialize in a wide range of topics in mechanical and aerospace engineering. We also offer a non-thesis master’s degree and are a leader in distance education. Students can earn a Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering or a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering degree without ever setting foot on campus.
Application to NC State is handled at the university level by The Graduate School. For an overview of our graduate admission requirements visit our Graduate Admission Requirements website. Visit our How to Apply page for admission deadlines and procedures.
Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
| Career Focus | The aerospace engineering program prepares its master’s graduates for careers in aircraft and space systems design, analysis and manufacturing. |
| Degree Programs | Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering (MSAE) |
| Credit Hours Required | 30 |
| Plan of Study | View the MAE Graduate Degree Requirement Updates (as of Fall 2016)
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| Accelerated Tracks | Accelerated 5-year Bachelor/Masters (ABM)
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| Distance Education | Available for non-thesis only. Learn more about Engineering Online
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| How To Apply | Apply to NC State |
| Career Focus | The mechanical engineering program prepares its master’s graduates for careers in mechanical and thermal systems design, analysis and manufacturing. |
| Degree Programs | Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) |
| Credit Hours Required | 30 |
| Plan of Study | View the MAE Graduate Degree Requirement Updates (as of Fall 2016)
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| Accelerated Tracks | Accelerated 5-year Bachelor/Masters (ABM)
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| Distance Education | Available for non-thesis only. Learn more about Engineering Online
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| How To Apply | Apply to NC State |
| About | The Doctor of Philosophy degree is pursued by outstanding students with an intense interest in independent study and research. It consists of advanced coursework beyond the master’s degree, a written and oral comprehensive preliminary examination, extended and in-depth research, a written dissertation, and a final oral defense of the research. |
| Plan of Study | 72 credit hours
Minimum 18 hours of letter-grade courses beyond the MS, up to 6 of which can be non-MAE courses. General Course Suggestions (by Topical Area) View the MAE Graduate Degree Requirement Updates (as of Fall 2016) *New PhD students starting from Fall 2016 are required to take a minimum of two 700-level courses. |
| First Semester Courses | Suggested First Semester Graduate Courses |
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| Accelerated Tracks | Direct-to-PhD Program |
| Residency Requirement | 1 year |
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| How To Apply | Apply to the Graduate School at NC State |