Aerospace Engineering Programs: Suggestions/Comments Needed

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In summary, there are many universities with reputable Aerospace/Aeronautical engineering programs, such as CalTech, MIT, Stanford, Embry Riddle, University of Texas, University of Colorado, Purdue, and University of Kansas. However, it is important to consider the job market and potential layoffs before committing to this field. Worcester Polytechnic Institute also has a good program with hands-on experience.
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Would anyone have any suggestions/coments as to what univeristies
have a good Areospace/Areonautical engineering programs? I have an interesst in designing aircraft. Can anyone recommend any schools?
 
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The Air Force Academy and Naval Academy are good for aerospace engineering.
 
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Would you still be interested in designing aircraft if that meant you'd be laid off on a regular basis throughout your career? I'd check into the supply & demand situation. Boeing lays people off so often that they lobbied the state to reduce unemployment benefits for those who worked less than 9 months (to reduce Boeing's unemployment insurance premiums). The employment of the AEs may be more steady than those of, say, machinists, and of course that's just one company. But I'd look before you leap.
 
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Embry Riddle is a good school.
 
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MhsPv said:
Would anyone have any suggestions/coments as to what univeristies
have a good Areospace/Areonautical engineering programs? I have an interesst in designing aircraft. Can anyone recommend any schools?

CalTech
MIT
Stanford (graduate school)
Embry Riddle
University of Texas (Austin)
University of Colorado (Boulder)
Purdue
University of Kansas

To name a few...
 
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA has a good program (I go to WPI for Aerospace Engineering). It has a fairly new Aerospace program, but the hands-on projects and unique course schedules make for great experience. A lot of AE majors more interested in the Aeronautics side of things end up working in companies like Pratt & Whitney.
 

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5. How can I prepare for an Aerospace Engineering program?

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