To be eligible for the M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a closely related field. A minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected; however, applicants with lower GPAs may still be considered based on relevant work experience or upward academic trends . Students with degrees in physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, or civil engineering may need to complete additional prerequisite courses before starting the program.