But what if they’re more interested in engineering? Surveys of college engineering students consistently find NASA to be one of their top ‘dream jobs’ upon graduation. Let’s look at where some of their engineers attended college.

NASA’s Engineering and Safety Center consists of the folks who evaluate whether projects NASA is working on meet the strict safety standards necessary for very challenging missions. Here’s where the top engineers in that important office studied as undergrads.

NASA Engineering and Safety Center Leadership

Integration Office

Northwestern

Chief Engineers

U New Mexico

Technical Fellows

U Connecticut

Source: nasa.gov

(last updated 3/31/2021)

And while we’re at it, let’s look at where NASA’s currently active astronauts studied, too. It appears that “I want to be an astronaut when I grow up” will likely become a frequent refrain from kids again in the coming years.

Currently active NASA astronauts

Source: nasa.gov

(last updated 3/31/2021)

As with students who are interested in business, those headed for careers as rocket scientists—and rocket operators—also seem more likely to find success based on who they are than on where they’ve done their studies.