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9 Best Public Aerospace Engineering Universities in the United States

Of the 9 Public Aerospace Engineering universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of California, Davis (QS World #114) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467). The universities on this list offer 10 matching courses between them.

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How these universities are ranked

3 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #467 (University of Alaska - Fairbanks); they are listed first, in that order. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of California, Los Angeles has the largest research record in this group, with 52,934,262 citations and an h-index of 1,659.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 9 public to 0 private institutions.

Inside the course list

By level: 9 bachelor's and 1 master's. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). San Diego State University offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Public Aerospace Engineering in the United States?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), University of California, Davis (QS World #114) and University of Alaska - Fairbanks (QS World #467) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Aerospace Engineering in the United States?

9 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Aerospace Engineering course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Public Aerospace Engineering courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Public Aerospace Engineering courses in the United States?

San Diego State University, with 2, ahead of United States Air Force Academy (1).

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