What is the difference between Aeronautical Engineering and Aeronautical Science?

<div><div data-hveid="CBcQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwie-bvO-dOJAxVFyDgGHTZ-E0UQo_EKegQIFxAB">Aeronautical engineering is the study of aircraft that operate within Earth's atmosphere, while aeronautical science is a field that can lead to careers in aviation, including as a pilot or air traffic controller:&nbsp;</div></div><div><ul data-hveid="CBYQAQ" data-ved="2ahUKEwie-bvO-dOJAxVFyDgGHTZ-E0UQm_YKegQIFhAB"><li><div data-il=""><div data-crb-p=""><div><strong>Aeronautical engineering</strong></div><div>Focuses on the development, maintenance, and systems of aircraft. Aeronautical engineers work in a variety of settings, including government and private aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and the armed forces. They use science, mathematics, and other engineering knowledge, such as aerodynamics and materials science.</div></div></div></li><li><div data-il=""><div data-crb-p=""><div><div><strong>Aeronautical science</strong></div><div>Can lead to careers in aviation, such as pilot, air traffic controller, aircraft maintenance technician, and aerospace engineer.</div><div>Aeronautics is a broad field that includes aeronautical engineering, aeronautical science, and aviation. Aerospace engineering is another related field that includes both aeronautical engineering and astronautical engineering, which focuses on spacecraft and space exploration.&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></li></ul></div>

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The two types of aerospace engineers include aeronautical engineers (They work with aircraft that stay within the earth's atmosphere such as airplanes and helicopters.) and astronautical engineers (They work with aircraft that operate outside of the earth's atmosphere such as rockets, satellites, and other and spacecraft.) A degree in aerospace engineering should cover them both. As for the future, it is hard to say. According to the US Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for aerospace engineers is expected to grow about 5% from 2010 to 2012 which is a little slower than average.

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