The MS in Aerospace Engineering at the James McKelvey School of Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis, is designed to prepare students either for a research-oriented career (via the thesis option) or a professional career in the aerospace industry (via the course-only option). The program emphasizes advanced studies in flight, spacecraft, materials, and propulsion, integrates applied mathematics, and offers substantial research opportunities. Students engage with world-class faculty and facilities, and benefit from a supportive academic environment that fosters innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.