Online Engineering Degrees at Embry-Riddle

Online Engineering Programs Designed for You

Earning an engineering degree doesn’t have to mean putting your career on hold. At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, online engineering programs are designed to fit into your life — whether you’re advancing in your current role, transitioning into engineering or building new technical expertise.

With 100% online coursework, flexible scheduling and industry-aligned curricula, these programs are designed for working professionals, military learners and career changers who need both accessibility and academic rigor.

Why Choose Embry‑Riddle for an Online Engineering Degree?

Choosing the right program is about more than convenience; it’s about finding an education that translates directly into real-world impact.

At Embry-Riddle Worldwide & Online, online engineering programs mix theory with practical skills. Through simulations, virtual labs and project-based coursework, students engage with real-world engineering challenges from day one.

Faculty bring industry and research experience into the classroom, offering insight into current technologies and evolving practices. At the same time, Embry-Riddle's Center for Career and Professional Development and employer connections help students translate their education into career advancement or new opportunities.

Flexibility remains central. With asynchronous coursework and optional live sessions, students can balance school with work and life — without compromising quality.

With that foundation in place, students can choose a program that aligns with their specific interests and career goals.

Explore Online Engineering Programs

Embry-Riddle’s online engineering degree offerings support a wide range of career paths across aerospace, technology and advanced engineering industries.

From aerospace and mechanical engineering to systems and engineering management, students gain the skills to contribute to today’s most in-demand fields, including aviation, defense, software and emerging technologies.

Explore a selection of Embry‑Riddle’s online engineering programs below:

• Aerospace Engineering (M.S.): Focus on aircraft and spacecraft design, aerodynamics, propulsion and flight dynamics — ideal for those pursuing careers in aerospace engineering, aviation and space systems.
• Airworthiness Engineering (M.S.): The first and only degree in its domain, offering students the opportunity to elevate their scientific acumen in airworthiness, systems safety and uncrewed systems design.
• Engineering (B.S.): A multidisciplinary program that blends aeronautical, mechanical, electrical and mechatronic concepts for a broad, flexible engineering pathway.
• Engineering Management (M.S.): Combine technical expertise with leadership, project management and organizational strategy — ideal for engineers advancing into management roles.
• Mechanical Engineering (B.S.): Build a foundation in mechanical systems, design, materials and manufacturing with hands-on, application-driven coursework.
• Software Engineering (B.S.): Develop skills in programming, systems design and software development, preparing for careers in aerospace software, simulation and beyond.
• Systems Engineering (M.S.): Learn to design, integrate and manage complex systems, with a focus on lifecycle management and real-world engineering challenges.

In addition, graduate certificates allow students to build specialized skills in areas like Airworthiness Engineering, Human Factors and Systems Engineering — creating flexible pathways that can evolve alongside their careers.

No matter which path you choose, applied learning remains a core part of the experience.

A Hands-On Approach

Even in a virtual environment, Embry-Riddle’s engineering programs emphasize applied learning.

Through interactive simulations, collaborative projects and advanced virtual labs, students engage with the same types of challenges they’ll encounter in real engineering roles. Coursework is designed to reflect industry workflows, giving students practical experience with problem solving, system design and technical decision making.

This applied approach helps bridge the gap between theory and practice while allowing students to build a portfolio of work they can carry into the job market.

Capstone projects take that experience further. Students tackle industry-relevant problems, often mirroring scenarios found in aerospace, defense and technology organizations, and graduate with tangible examples of their skills in action.

It’s an approach built not just to teach engineering concepts — but to prepare students to use them from the beginning.

Career Outcomes That Align with Industry Needs

Embry-Riddle’s online engineering programs are designed with career outcomes in mind, preparing graduates for in-demand roles.

Graduates pursue careers in fields such as aerospace engineering, systems engineering, avionics, mechanical design, electrical engineering and software development — areas that continue to expand as industries adopt more complex systems and emerging technologies.

What sets these programs apart is their alignment with industry. Curricula is regularly reviewed and updated with input from industry advisory boards, helping ensure students develop relevant, job-ready skills that reflect current workforce needs.

Combined with hands-on experience and technical depth, this alignment positions graduates to step into new roles, advance within their organizations or transition into specialized areas of engineering with confidence.

Take the Next Step

Whether you’re starting your engineering journey or looking to move forward in your career, Embry-Riddle’s online engineering degrees offer a flexible, career-focused path.

Explore programs, request information or connect with an admissions advisor to see how an online engineering degree can support your next move.