<p>So I am highly considering going to Iowa State University for Aerospace engineering over University of Iowa for mechanical engineering. Both for the cheaper cost and I am obsessed with everything aviation. No, really, I am OBSESSED with aviation. I plan on becoming a USAF pilot. Does loving aviation mean that you will do good in Aerospace engineering? </p>
<p>And is it possible to get a job in the Aerospace field with only a bachelors in Aerospace? I heard you need to go to at least graduate school to get a job in the field. I am saying this because if the USAF doesnt work for me I need to be able to get a job in the field that I major in.</p>
<p>If you were in my situation, would you go with Iowa State Aerospace or University of Iowa Mechanical Engineering?</p>
<p>Loving aviation does NOT necessarily mean you will do good in aerospace engineering. Aerospace Engineering has a lot more physics behind it than just knowing how to fly a plane. But with that said, if you are motivated enough and put in the time it deserves, you will most likely do fine as a student.</p>
<p>Not sure where you heard the tidbit about absolutely needing a grad degree, but that is very untrue. In fact, I would venture to say that the majority of aerospace engineers working in industry DON’T have a graduate degree. It certainly helps with salary, position, and job security, but it isn’t needed by any means.</p>
<p>Well I LOVED physics when I took it last year. Favorite class so far. I thought it was amazing how there are universal laws out there and how you can find how fast something was going with such a small amount of information.</p>