Hands-on experience at unique, leading-edge labs and facilities. An expectation of excellence, driven by renowned faculty who pique curiosity and mold innovative thinkers into doers. The undergraduate and graduate programs at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics ideally prepare students to solve complex challenges in aerospace engineering and related fields. Purdue AAE consistently ranks among the top aeronautical and astronautical engineering programs in the country, and our alumni have established the highest of positions in all areas of aerospace engineering. The School offers bachelor's, master's and Ph.D. programs. Specialty and research areas include aerodynamics, aerospace systems, astrodynamics and space applications, autonomy and control, propulsion, and structures and materials. The Gambaro Graduate Program of Aeronautics and Astronautics offers master's (thesis, non-thesis, distance learning and a professional MS with an engineering leadership concentration) and Ph.D. programs.