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University of Southern California
Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering
Los Angeles, CA
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Overview
University of Southern California / Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering is located in Los Angeles, CA, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Aerospace and mechanical engineering: computational fluid and solid mechanics | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Green technologies | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Mechanical engineering | Mechanical engineering |
| Master of Science (MS) | Product development engineering | |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aerospace and mechanical engineering: dynamics and control | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Aerospace engineering | Aerospace engineering |
| Master of Science (MS) | Aerospace engineering | |
| Engineer (Engr) | Mechanical engineering | Mechanical engineering |
| Engineer (Engr) | Aerospace engineering | Aerospace engineering |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Energy conversion |
| Master of Science (MS) | Mechanical engineering | Nuclear power |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 107 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 11 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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| Terminal master's degree available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Optional |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
691
Applied
295
Accepted
124
Enrolled
Applying
85
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
| Winter deadline | September 15th | September 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 15th | September 15th | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Recommended |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | December 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Health Care Benefits Scholarship and/or loans Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
452
Total Graduate Students
47%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
52%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.08% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.21% |
| White or Caucasian | 37% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 14.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 1.33% |
| Unknown | 3.76% |
Gender
Male (86%)
Female (13%)
Faculty
41
Total faculty
Full-time - 22
Part-time - 19
Male (36)
Female (5)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Mechanics and materials, aerodynamics of air/ground vehicles, gas dynamics, aerosols, astronautics and space science, geophysical and microgravity flows, planetary physics, power MEMs and MEMS vacuum pumps, heat transfer and combustion |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,971,477 |
Location & Contact
Address
University Park Campus
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States
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