Why Choose Aerospace Engineering?

Take-off with a Career in Aerospace Engineering @ CSULB!

Aerospace engineering is concerned with the flight of vehicles in the atmosphere and beyond, and includes the study and development of systems, such as aircraft, helicopters, launch vehicles, artificial satellites, and spacecraft for the exploration of outer space. It is a pioneering field that encompasses and integrates many areas of science and engineering, and plays a major role in the technological advancements of our society. The aerospace industry embraces not only the design and development of conventional aircraft and spacecraft, but also such areas as the development of high speed ground and naval transportation systems.

Now, why should you choose CSULB? Here are few of the many reasons:

1. All of the classes are small and taught by Ph.D. (not teaching assistants).
2. The primary focus is on student needs.
3. Experienced engineers/executives from the aerospace industry are involved in teaching.
4. Practice-oriented education: Student projects, internships, and training programs.
5. Instruction utilizes modern equipment and facilities.
6. Opportunities to become part of internationally recognized research groups.
7. Close interaction with industry.
8. Proximity to Boeing, The Aerospace Corporation, JPL, Northrop, Lockheed Skunk Works, TRW, Honeywell, Hughes, Raytheon and many more other corporations.
9. CSULB is one of 72 worldwide Boeing "Focus Schools."
10. The curriculum is developed in collaboration with industry.
11. Exciting field with excellent career opportunities

CSULB will prepare you for a successful career in the 21st century.