Embry Riddle Aeronautical Universal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Aeronautical Science
More than a half-million pilot jobs will open up worldwide over the next 19 years, according to a report by Boeing*. The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science from ERAU prepares graduates to fill these upcoming positions by combining a four-year technical degree with flight training.
In today’s airlines, one in four pilots is an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate. Entering the aviation job market with a degree from Embry-Riddle will ensure you are considered for the top jobs in the industry.
The program emphasizes the following skill sets in the education of its pilots:
Leadership ability as demanded by today’s leading aviation companies. Decision-making aptitude to accurately and quickly assess situations and manage risk — skills that serve you well not just professionally, but in all aspects of life. Knowledge of effective resource management, human factors, and safety awareness that can be applied to many endeavors. The program includes an FAA-approved ATP-CTP course. Students can start flying right away at ERAU and with pleasant weather year-round, we can provide optimum flight conditions.
This is the largest degree program for professional pilots in the world. Embry-Riddle has the largest civilian flight training fleet in the United States, based on enrollment figures and fleet size. The academic portion of the curriculum includes aeronautics, aerodynamics, flight physiology including high altitude training, and more. The Aeronautical Science program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Aeronautics
Perhaps you work in the aviation or aerospace industry and are looking to advance your knowledge, skills, abilities, and opportunities.
Pilot, air traffic controller, meteorologist, aviation educator, safety officer — whatever position you currently hold, a graduate degree in aeronautics could help take your career to new heights. Maybe you want to earn that graduate degree immediately upon completion of your undergraduate degree in a related field. Whatever your circumstance, this could be the program to help you excel.
Embry-Riddle offers a master’s degree in Aeronautics to help aerospace and aviation professionals pursue additional career opportunities.
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN Aeronautics
The Associate in Science in Aeronautics degree is designed for students who want to take the first step toward a career of Aeronautics. Pursuing the A.S. degree at our Worldwide Campus allows students to take classes close to home at one of our many international campuses, or even study at your own home with the online learning experience.
The Aeronautics curriculum is closely mapped to the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry and to general education guidelines.
The program’s objectives are to:
- Strengthen a student’s aviation knowledge in line with the student’s specific area of interest.
- Give students the option to broaden their credentials by pursuing the Aviation Area of Concentration.
- Help students craft a program of study that will make them highly competitive and marketable in the aviation industry.
Embry-Riddle is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Aeronautics
Boeing forecasts 558,000 new pilot jobs worldwide by the year 2034. Along with the increased pilot hiring, the company anticipates a need for 609,000 maintenance technicians*.
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student’s valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework.
The aviation industry knows about and respects Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and our graduates, whether for positions as pilots, air traffic management, meteorology, safety, business, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment categories in support of air transportation are expected to grow by 25 percent through 2022.
Students pursue a variety of co-ops and internships with airline, aviation, and air transportation companies focused on safety, training, operations, dispatch, and transportation. Learn more about our Career Services Resources.
Embry-Riddle is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
BSA students can minor in a range of specialties, depending on their campus affiliation like Unmanned Aircraft System, Aviation Maintenance and Air traffic Control. See our list of Minors according to campus.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Aerospace and Occupational Safety
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Occupational Safety program is designed for students who have a keen interest in safety and want to work to prevent potential hazards. ERAU’s long history, focused on safety, has positioned the university to offer an unmatched learning experience concentrating on identifying and minimizing potential hazards. The B.S. in Aerospace and Occupational Safety program gives students direct access to a dedicated and focused faculty who bring years of experience in the field of occupational safety and health.
Because of the multidisciplinary course material, students graduate prepared to work not only in the aviation industry but also in areas such as manufacturing, construction, insurance, transportation, entertainment, and government services.
This program prepares its graduates to provide safety management expertise to organizations following federal regulations and standards from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Transportation (DOT), as well as state environment, health, hygiene, and workplace requirements.
The curriculum also meets the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) standards.
Students typically engage in a variety of co-ops and internships across a variety of local, national, and international organizations focused on general safety, training, operations, analytics, and transportation. Learn more about our Career Services Resources.
Students will study authentic scenarios and learn critical analysis in settings such as The Crash Lab that allows students to examine aviation accidents. Students in this program are often called upon to evaluate and identify potential hazards from other University projects, too. Two student organizations, the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI) provide students leadership and networking opportunities outside the classroom.
PH.D. IN Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering deals with the scientific principles that govern the design of airplanes, spacecraft, and jet engines. The Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering degree program allows highly motivated students with a strong science and engineering background to conduct research and coursework in the areas of aerospace structures, propulsion, and aerodynamic systems, while earning their doctoral degree.
Admission to the program is reserved for candidates at the bachelor and masters levels, with high academic achievement and a desire to advance their career through scientific inquiry and knowledge discovery in areas related to aerospace engineering.
Program coursework focuses on cutting-edge research and development. Students have access to state-of-the-art labs designed specifically for instruction and research in aerodynamics, propulsion, dynamics, control, structures, and materials.
Although the program is designed for delivery through traditional residential format, provisions are in place to allow highly qualified working individuals in industry or government to participate, when appropriate arrangements can be made.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (BSAE) program at ERAU equips students with skills to solve even the most complex challenges in design, propulsion, and systems for aircraft and/or supercraft. For more than 17 years, the Aerospace Engineering undergraduate program at Embry-Riddle has held the top ranking in the nation among schools whose highest degree is a master’s, according to U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges Guide.
The prestige of this program doesn’t end there. Students benefit from the most modern, state-of-the-art resources available today — the same tools in use by aerospace engineering professionals around the globe. No other Aerospace Engineering program in the United States attracts more students.
Students gain hands-on experience from the start, with opportunities to participate in various projects and competitions. The program offers the chance to learn real-world, on-the-job engineering principles practiced by global companies and government agencies, enabling students to build a professional network within their first year.
BSAE students attend classes in dynamic, engineering-related labs and facilities. Students frequently work with one-on-one with faculty on research projects and activities.
Embry-Riddle’s BSAE graduates enjoy an extremely high job placement rate after graduation (96% of graduates are employed or have chosen to go on to higher education within a year of graduating).
Students credit Embry-Riddle with excellent preparation for real-world job demands.
PH.D. IN Aviation
The mission of the Ph.D. in Aviation program is to produce outstanding scholars for careers in research and teaching in the aviation field.
At Embry-Riddle, Ph.D. in Aviation students take part in a rigorous, research-driven program that pushes them to their greatest potential.
The Embry-Riddle Ph.D. in Aviation program allows highly qualified students and professionals from diverse backgrounds and aviation career paths to immerse themselves in this high-powered world of aviation.
As the nation’s first Ph.D. program in Aviation, this degree is designed to educate students and professionals in conducting state-of-the-art research in all areas of this important field of study, extending the aviation body of knowledge.
Your academic journey will focus on building skills and foundational knowledge to conduct research in Aviation Safety and Human Factors, Operations, and Intradisciplinary Studies.
The program has been designed to accommodate working professionals who seek to advance their knowledge and conduct high-quality research in aviation while being employed; the flexible, mainly online and hybrid delivery of this program enables students to continue professional careers while pursuing doctoral education.
The program consists of 60 credit hours above a Master’s degree, 36 of which will come from online courses designed to provide Ph.D. students with aviation knowledge in their intended specialization. Eighteen credit hours are earned completing the dissertation, an extensive, real-world research project.
Residency
Six credit hours are gained through three, five-day annual residencies at the Daytona Beach campus. Students are required to complete a minimum of three week-long Residency seminars at the Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach campus during the first three years in the program.
Each student is required to complete one on campus residency seminar each year, allowing students the opportunity to network face-to-face with students, faculty, and advisory board members while participating in sessions which prepare them for the next phase of the program. The residencies are scheduled during mid-August.
Program faculty come from all three ERAU campuses — Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Worldwide. These nationally and internationally recognized scholars have extensive teaching, research, and publication records within their disciplines.
Application Deadline
Deadline for applications to the program is February 1 for admission the following August. The application package is considered an indication of your ability to perform in a challenging, professional environment. It should be carefully and thoroughly prepared.
CERTIFICATE Aircraft Dispatcher
This program prepares students interested in airline flight operations management for Aircraft Dispatcher certification testing. Licensed dispatchers are employed by airlines to manage the ground-based tasks vital to a successful airline flight, including preflight planning and preparation, and weather variations, traffic delays and other information necessary to the crew and other staff. The FAA awards this certificate to graduates of approved programs after successful completion of a written examination and practical test.