Study and Explore Space at Embry-Riddle
Our society has entered an unprecedented era of space exploration, one where national and global initiatives are fueling the search for new findings and scientific breakthroughs across the universe. To make this happen, the space industry needs highly skilled and trained professionals willing and ready to be at the forefront of new discoveries.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is renowned for its time-honored, premier flight education and reputation in industries such as aviation and aerospace. From the ground to the sky and beyond the atmosphere, Embry-Riddle offers several space-focused, multidisciplinary degrees and programs led by experienced, passionate faculty.
Our students benefit from our industry connections with organizations like NASA and SpaceX. Every program offers access to internship opportunities, applied research projects and endless tangible learning experiences. Classes offer hands-on experiences that mirror real-world experiences and prepare you for a thriving career in space.
You can also get involved in a variety of space-focused organizations, such as the Mars Society and the Society of Physics Students, allowing you to immerse yourself in your dream field beyond the lab and classroom.
What are space degrees?
Embry‑Riddle’s space degree programs successfully prepare students for careers in an industry with countless exciting opportunities. These programs cover various disciplines that are rapidly evolving within the space sector. Our strong connections with expert faculty and leading space exploration companies ensure that you will graduate ready to drive space innovation.Where can I work with a space degree?
Our graduates are well-equipped to enter the space industry in rigorous, fulfilling roles, often securing positions with employers such as SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and United Launch Alliance, as well as with organizations like NASA. Across space domains, Embry-Riddle students and alumni represent the next generation of space travel.What are the benefits of studying space at Embry-Riddle?
At Embry‑Riddle, space students experiment in cutting-edge facilities, take in the wisdom of expert faculty and benefit from the university’s tight-knit connections with the industry’s top innovators. With hands-on training and research opportunities, you’ll graduate ready to lead in the rapidly expanding field of space exploration and technology.Degrees and Programs
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A degree from Embry-Riddle is a springboard for your future space career — be it flying spacecraft, working in mission operations, studying human performance or operating uncrewed aircraft. You will graduate primed to tackle the complex, ever-evolving opportunities of the space industry.
Students who study our space disciplines gain the knowledge, skills and experience to excel in careers in space policy, operations and regulations. Space exploration operations are constantly changing and growing, requiring proficient professionals to pioneer new strategies, technology and infrastructure into the future of space discovery.
The hands-on experience you gain at Embry-Riddle will make you stand out to the top government agencies, commercial space companies, defense organizations and research institutions driving space-oriented initiatives. You have the unique opportunity to shape the future of Earth and space, and it all starts in an Embry-Riddle space program.
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