Master of Science in
Space Systems

About the Master of Science in Space Systems

The space industry is experiencing explosive growth, mainly stemming from the commercialization and privatization of the launch and supply missions to the International Space Station (ISS), the desire to return to the moon and exploration of Mars within the foreseeable future.

The Master of Science in Space Systems is designed to support aspiring technical-oriented students with the tools and knowledge they need to be successful program managers. This degree centered on Space Systems provides a balanced and multidisciplinary curriculum rooted in establishing programmatic awareness, technical judgment and leadership.

The program is for students who aspire to excel in the science, practice and business of the space industry, ensuring our graduates are not only market-ready but also pioneers of the future.

Student Learning Outcomes

While earning an online space industry degree, you will have the opportunity to explore critical areas, including:

• Designing a range of space systems using systems engineering principles.
• Creating strategies for developing space systems that optimally achieve mission, financial and organizational goals.
• Synthesizing strategic critical thinking skills to determine tradeoffs based on sound technical and business judgment. 
• Analyzing the technical characteristics and performance parameters of current and future systems and components in the context of a space system.

Space Systems Career Opportunities

Careers and Employers

Master’s students graduating from Embry-Riddle’s Space Systems program transition into careers with companies such as SpaceX, NASA, the U.S. Space Force, Blue Origin, United Launch Alliance and the European Space Agency. 

Graduates with a Space Systems degree tend to enter the industry with positions as principal systems engineers, technical strategists, technical managers and advanced systems developers.

Space Systems Salary Information

As of 2023, graduates with a Space Systems degree tend to receive competitive salaries, with an income range of $119,000 annually.