Program Overview

Boost your career trajectory with our master’s in mechanical and aerospace engineering degree.

Illinois Institute of Technology’s Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering will prepare you for an exciting career path. By combining components of a master’s in mechanical engineering with an aerospace master’s degree, you’ll broaden your skills and knowledge in both fields. Our master’s in mechanical and aerospace engineering degree is ideal if you are considering a career in academia.

Our Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering program will introduce you to a wide range of applications, including robotics, engines and rockets, uncrewed aircraft and spacecraft, and driverless cars, among other technological innovations. You can also choose to specialize in:

• Fluid dynamics
• Thermal sciences
• Solids and structures
• Dynamics and controls
• Computer-aided design and manufacturing

Domestic students in the master’s in mechanical and aerospace engineering program can pursue the program full-time or part-time. International students are required to be enrolled full-time. All courses and other program components must be completed on campus, as you’ll be learning in cutting-edge facilities and working with the latest equipment and tools to build your skills.

Our Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering degree program can be completed within two years if you are enrolled full-time throughout the program and do not take any breaks in between semesters.

Program Overview

Illinois Tech’s master’s in mechanical and aerospace engineering program offers you a number of advantages, including:

• Gain professional expertise through Illinois Tech’s Elevate program. This one-of-a-kind program guarantees hands-on experiences—including research projects, internships, study away, competitions, short courses, and more—as well as personalized academic and career mentorship, all in pursuit of ensuring that our students graduate with career-readiness.
• Broaden your knowledge and abilities. By combining aspects of a master’s in mechanical engineering degree program with aerospace engineering studies, you’ll gain more qualifications that employers value—and increase your career opportunities.
• Live and learn in the heart of Chicago’s tech industry. Home to a growing technology industry, aerospace community, and a hive of startup activity, you’ll love the food, events, culture, and all the adventures Chicago offers.
• Benefit from personal career advising. Connect with our Office of Career Services to pursue one-on-one assistance, guidance, and preparation for how to navigate the next steps in your desired career path.
• Learn from leading experts and accomplished researchers. The faculty who teach in this program all have doctorates in their respective fields and multiple years of onsite, hands-on industry experience. You’ll receive personal attention in small classes, which average 10–20 students.