Aerospace
Certificate, undergraduate
Soar with aerospace expertise
If you're ready to take your engineering skills to new heights, the aerospace undergraduate certificate is a great next step. In this program, you’ll build a strong foundation in core aerospace topics like aerodynamics, propulsion, materials and aerostructures.
You’ll learn how to design advanced aerospace systems, tackle real-world engineering challenges and communicate complex ideas clearly and confidently. Whether you're looking to advance your career in the aerospace industry or planning to continue your studies in fields like mechanical or electrical engineering, this certificate gives you the specialized knowledge and experience to stand out in a competitive field.
Overview
Related Topics
Build the future of aviation
Degree fit
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing or have completed a degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering fields and wish to specialize in aerospace topics.
- Aspire to work in the aerospace industry, including roles at organizations like NASA, Boeing or SpaceX.
- Plan to pursue advanced studies in aerospace engineering or related disciplines.
- Seek to develop practical skills in areas such as aerodynamics, propulsion, materials and aerostructures.
- Desire to strengthen your ability to design aerospace systems, solve real-world engineering challenges and communicate complex concepts effectively.
Career outcomes
Current job openings
624 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and starting salaries
- Mechanical Engineers
$75,943 - Architectural and Engineering Managers
$122,156 - Aerospace Engineers
$104,677 - Electronics Engineers
$77,775 - Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
$71,701
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
As a student in the College of Engineering, you'll have access to more than 20 student clubs and organizations connected to national and international engineering societies — including opportunities to join competitive project teams. These groups offer hands-on experience, networking, and leadership development to help you grow personally and professionally.
If you're interested in aerospace or mechanical engineering, consider joining:
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
- Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements on our Admissions website to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.