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    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

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    Stanford, USMSIn-person15 months
    STEM-OPT
    $90,248.00
    Tuition
    over 15mo
    11.3%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    65
    Cohort
    students
    45
    Credits
    $125.00
    App fee

    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University is a 45-credit, 15-month, in-person ms program based in Stanford, US. Tuition is $90,248 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Coursework-based program requiring 45 units focused on core areas of aeronautics and astronautics engineering including fluids, structures, controls, dynamics, and propulsion. Covers applied aerodynamics, compressible flow, structures analysis, control systems, space mechanics, and propulsion systems.

    Focus: coursework
    Times Higher Education: 2 | #2 US News Aerospace / Aeronautical / Astronautical Engineering
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $87,600.00
    Avg starting salary
    $49,116.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University is $90,248 across 45 required credits.
    Is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University online or in-person?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University is offered in-person.
    How long does Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University take to complete?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University is structured around 15 months and 45 credits.
    Is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How competitive is Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University?
    Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering at Stanford University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 11.3%.