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Aviation Program

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona

📍 Daytona Beach, FloridaPrivate (nonprofit)VA / GI Bill approved

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's flagship residential campus is in Daytona Beach, Florida, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Its AABI-accredited College of Aviation covers aeronautical science (professional pilot), aeronautics, air traffic management, unmanned aircraft systems, aviation maintenance science, and aviation business administration.

Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is a private university focused on aviation and aerospace programs based in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, United States. It is the largest accredited university system specializing in aviation and aerospace. It has numerous online programs and academic programs offered at satellite locations.

By the numbers

U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

67%
Graduation rate
4-year
$84,131
Median earnings
10 yrs after entry
88%
Retention rate
first-year
65%
Acceptance rate
overall

Tuition & cost

$44,249/yr
In-state tuition & fees

✈ Aviation students: flight training carries fees beyond tuition — often $50,000–$100,000+ for a professional-pilot program. Ask the school for its current flight-fee schedule.

Aviation programs offered

Degrees awarded

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate

Program areas

  • Aerospace Engineering

    Designs and analyzes aircraft and spacecraft — aerodynamics, propulsion, structures, avionics, and systems.

  • Aircraft Dispatch

    Path to the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate — flight planning, weather analysis, and shared operational control with the pilot in command.

  • Aircraft Maintenance (A&P)

    Prepares you for the FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) mechanic certificate — inspecting, repairing, and maintaining aircraft and engines.

  • Air Traffic Control

    Trains you to direct aircraft safely and efficiently — often aligned with the FAA Air Traffic-Collegiate Training Initiative (AT-CTI).

  • Aviation Business Administration

    A business degree focused on the aviation industry — airline operations, finance, marketing, and management.

  • Professional Pilot

    Flight-training degree toward commercial pilot certificates and ratings (private → instrument → commercial, often CFI) — building the hours and skills for an airline or charter career.

  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drones)

    Operations and applications of unmanned aircraft (drones) — FAA Part 107 and beyond, for mapping, inspection, agriculture, and public safety.

Program links open the school's aviation-program page.

Majors & fields of study

Share of degrees conferred, by field — U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard

  • Transportation & Aviation41%
  • Engineering35%
  • Business & Marketing5%
  • Homeland Security & Law3%
  • Physical Sciences3%
  • Computer & IT2%
  • Psychology2%
  • Biological Sciences2%

Accreditation

Links open the accreditor's official site to verify current status.

Official links

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