The University of Southern California offers a variety of specializations in its master's of science in aerospace engineering program. Students in all areas of specialization must complete courses in engineering analysis and engineering analytical methods. A specialization in aerodynamics and fluid dynamics requires courses in dynamics of incompressible fluids and compressible gas dynamics. Aerospace design specialization requires a course in vehicle and energy systems design. Other available specializations at this school include aerospace structures, computational fluid dynamics, hypersonics, propulsion and space science.
The Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program at the University of Texas offers a master's of science in engineering with emphasis on various areas of aerospace engineering. A master's degree with specialization in aerothermodynamics and fluid mechanics focuses on experimental, theoretical and computational aerodynamics. The program also includes study and research of gas dynamics, turbulence and combustion. The solids, structures and materials specialization has instruction on mechanics of composite materials, fracture mechanics, micromechanics and structural stability. Other areas of specialization include structural dynamics, guidance and control, and orbital mechanics.
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at George Washington University offers a master's in aerospace engineering. Subjects taught include computational fluid dynamics, fluid mechanics and aerodynamics, structural mechanics and celestial mechanics. The program allows students to design their curriculum to fit their own needs. Other courses include, power systems, propulsion, control and guidance, thermal sciences, aircraft design and computer-aided design.
The 2010 National Research Council ranks the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at University of Colorado, Boulder among the top four schools. The council is a Congress-chartered nonprofit organization providing science and technology policy advice. University of Colorado's program combines aeronautics, astronautics, and science applications. Graduate students are trained in astrodynamics and satellite navigation systems, vehicle systems, and bioastronautics. There are also courses in structures and materials, and remote sensing.