College of Aeronautics and Engineering
www.kent.edu/cae


About This Program

The Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology program prepares students for a career in the broad field of aeronautics. The program focuses on analytical and hands-on problem-solving in areas of interest to the aeronautics industry. The state-of-the-art facilities; knowledgeable, experienced and friendly faculty; a focus on practical skills; and internship opportunities prepare you for an exciting career in the aeronautics field. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery
    • In person
  • Location
    • Kent Campus

Examples of Possible Careers and Salaries*

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians

  • 7.0% faster than the average
  • 11,900 number of jobs
  • $68,570 potential earnings

Calibration technologists and technicians and engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other

  • 2.1% slower than the average
  • 91,600 number of jobs
  • $64,190 potential earnings

Electro-mechanical and mechatronics technologists and technicians

  • 3.0% about as fast as the average
  • 14,600 number of jobs
  • $59,800 potential earnings

Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Systems Engineering Technology is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and the Program Criteria for Aeronautical Engineering Technology and Similarly Named Programs. This degree program is also accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (www.aabi.aero).

* Source of occupation titles and labor data comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Data comprises projected percent change in employment over the next 10 years; nation-wide employment numbers; and the yearly median wage at which half of the workers in the occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less.