Department of Aviation and Aerospace Science

AVIATION AND AEROSPACE AT MSU DENVER

If you’ll forgive the cliché, career opportunities for aviation students in Colorado really are sky-high.

The Centennial State is now the second-highest aviation and aerospace employer in the United States. As the industry has grown, our Aviation and Aerospace Science Department has evolved into one of the largest and most sophisticated programs in the country while remaining the most affordable program of its kind!

It’s no mystery why MSU Denver’s aviation program is so popular. Our partnerships with the industry means students have access to the same advanced technology and software used at NASA.

Our close relationships with nearby aerospace contractors - including Lockheed Martin, Ball Aerospace, Jeppesen-Boeing, and now United Airlines - translates into incredible internship and job opportunities. And did we mention the brand new, state-of-the-art Aerospace and Engineering Sciences Building on campus?

Not only is our location in an epicenter of aviation and aerospace commerce, but you also have access to a number of valuable and innovative resources such as:

• Colorado’s Aviation Industry
• Colorado’s Aerospace Industry
• The Aviation and Aerospace Department’s World Indoor Airport Laboratories
• The Aviation and Aerospace Department’s Precision Flight Team
• Top flight schools several major and regional airports

At MSU Denver, we have everything in place to ensure the best possible education in this fascinating area. So join our degree program – and watch your career lift off.

Career Prospects

Here’s where a BS in Aviation and Aerospace Science might take you:
Airline management, airport planning and operations, airport safety and security, aeronautical management.

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