At the Prescott College of Engineering, we are shaping the next generation of engineers through immersive, hands-on learning and rigorous academic preparation from day one. A national leader in undergraduate engineering education, we empower students for aerospace and technological innovation while fostering an inclusive community guided by exceptional faculty.
Setting the Standard for Excellence
We prepare students to become problem solvers, innovators and leaders in the engineering profession.
Equipped with cutting-edge skills, Prescott College of Engineering graduates take on the critical challenges humankind faces, equipping them for success on earth, in space and beyond.
Our industry and real-world-inspired courses build on the foundations
of critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, information literacy,
communication and scientific and cultural literacy, complemented by
opportunities to gain practical experience in your chosen field through
experiential learning.
Our academic degree programs emphasize applied studies that implement
state-of-the-art curricula to educate students for long-term success in
their professions.
Explore flight and space systems through aerodynamics, propulsion, structures and controls. Apply engineering methods in labs, design projects that advance aircraft performance and contribute to the future of space exploration.
Where hardware meets software in aerospace contexts. You’ll study digital systems, embedded programming and electronics while developing the technical knowledge needed to design complex systems integral to aviation, uncrewed vehicles and space applications.
Investigate how electrical systems power and control modern aerospace vehicles and infrastructure. You’ll study circuit theory, electromagnetics and control systems while developing technical knowledge applicable in aviation, industry and research.
Study how motion, energy and materials shape the design of machines and structures. You’ll apply theory to projects that improve aircraft, spacecraft and advanced technologies used across the aerospace industry.
Study how complex software systems are designed, built and maintained. You’ll gain hands-on experience developing secure, high-performance applications that support aviation, aerospace and technology industries.
The College of Engineering conducts basic, applied and translational
research, and engages in creative work, providing mentored research
opportunities for undergraduate students. In doing so, we foster unique
and innovative disciplinary, multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary
research, approaches and applications to STEM, social and behavioral
sciences, humanities and simulation sciences.
Labs
Labs
Our labs and facilities offer dynamic, hands-on environments where students design, build and test innovative solutions in aerospace, mechanical, electrical and computer engineering. From concept to creation, these spaces empower students to apply classroom knowledge.
At the College of Engineering, students thrive in a dynamic research environment, mentored by faculty who actively publish, secure grants and drive innovation.
Award-winning faculty with deep industry experience lead cutting-edge research and education — mentoring students, building labs and driving real-world solutions in a vibrant, inclusive and fast-evolving engineering community.
Our Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering degree programs are all accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET under the General Criteria and the (Aerospace/Computer/Electrical/Mechanical/Software Engineering) Program Criteria.
In the ABET process, programs are required to create objectives (expectations of our alumni working within industry) and outcomes (expectations of students within or graduating from our programs) and then develop assessment tools to monitor students in the programs to ensure that they are meeting these outcomes.
Vision Statement
The College’s vision is to contribute well-prepared professionals for early success in the industry or in graduate school. Our faculty is dedicated to educating engineers for the 21st century.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide undergraduate education founded on a rigorous, applied treatment of engineering fundamentals coupled with modern engineering tools.
Program Objectives, Student Outcomes and Enrollment/Degree Data
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's largest, fully accredited university specializing in aviation and aerospace. Embry-Riddle has a long history of supporting K-12 STEM programs, including on-campus STEM summer camps, conferences for educators, scholarships and innovative programs such as the Dual Enrollment Program.
The College of Engineering at Embry-Riddle's Prescott campus offers a comprehensive set of undergraduate programs in aerospace, computer, electrical, mechanical and software engineering. These programs are recognized for their rigor, innovation, hands-on approach and balance between theory and practice. As the largest educator of aerospace engineers in the nation, the College of Engineering plays a vital role in providing the current and future workforce for the aerospace industry and maintaining our nation's preeminence in aviation and aerospace.
Opportunities for PLTW Students
Embry-Riddle offers PLTW students the opportunity to receive undergraduate credit for EGR 101: Introduction to Engineering. To qualify for this credit, PLTW students must complete the following:
Complete Introduction to Engineering (IED) and Principles of Engineering (POE) at a PLTW-certified school
Complete Aerospace Engineering (AE) or Engineering Design and Development (EDD) at a PLTW-certified school
Earn a “B” or higher in each course and achieve an Accomplished Level or above on the PLTW end-of-course assessment in IED and POE, and AE or EDD
Submit one letter of recommendation from a PLTW course instructor
Contact Us
For more information on PLTW credit for undergraduates at Embry-Riddle, please visit the PLTW website or contact:
Dr. Jeff Miller
PLTW Coordinator
Dean, College of Engineering
Looking for quick answers? Start here. These frequently asked questions cover the topics we’re asked about most often, but please reach out if you need additional support.
Some students choose a double major. Common examples include Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Science. Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering often show up as double majors. In any of these examples, it will require additional time to complete the requirements of both degrees.
Where most ME programs around the country are broad in nature, concentrating on Heating and Ventilation, Automotive and Machines, our program is focused toward the Aerospace Industry. We have two areas of depth that include robotics and propulsion. The robotics area is associated with UAVs and planetary rovers, and the propulsion option is associated with jet aircraft engines. The first two years of the ME and AE programs are identical.
Embry‑Riddle engineering faculty are among the best teachers on campus. They come here because they want to teach. Research is not their primary focus. Unlike many other universities, professors — not graduate students — teach all the engineering and math courses. Engineering courses are relatively small (most have less than 30 students) and many have hands-on laboratories so students have an active role in learning. There is plenty of tutoring available from upperclassmen. Professors also have at least 10 hours per week of office hours devoted solely to helping students with assignments or other problems. Advising is taken very seriously at Embry‑Riddle. Advisors typically contact their advisees multiple times each semester to make sure they are doing well in their classes and are happy with their education as it relates to their future goals.
Many of our engineering students are also in Air Force or Army ROTC. About one fourth of engineering students are in an ROTC program. We're considered an ROTC friendly environment. However, completing the requirements for ROTC on top of a rigorous Engineering Degree Program is challenging. Time management may be the most important skill in this endeavor.
The fact that Embry‑Riddle is a small school with relatively small class sizes means that students have much more face time with their instructors than they would at larger institutions. The faculty is dedicated to helping students succeed, which means they are willing to work with students during their office hours if they are having difficulty grasping the course material. Embry‑Riddle also offers tutor labs that allow students additional opportunities to improve their class work.
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University has a reputation for producing graduates that are ready to "hit the ground running" in the engineering jobs they obtain. Industry representatives are very satisfied with our hands-on curriculum which allows students to practice and verify theoretical methods. Our engineering curriculum also emphasizes development of communication skills, while many engineering degree programs do not. These skills also prove invaluable in postgraduate work.
Aeronautical Engineering is a field where engineers design aircraft. Aeronautical engineers concentrate on aerodynamics, stability, and control of aircraft as well as traditional engineering concerns.
Astronautical engineers share many of the same skills as aeronautical engineers, but their concentration is on the design of spacecraft. Astronautical engineers concentrate on altitude and control, orbital mechanics, thermal environment, and space propulsion.
Aerospace Engineering is a combination of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
At Embry‑Riddle, students can choose to take either Astronautical concentration or Aeronautical concentration depending on their preference.
Embry‑Riddle has one of the top-rated undergraduate AE programs in the country and is ABET accredited. Since we focus on undergraduate education, the student will have full-time professors teaching their courses. The AE program involves significant hands-on activities throughout the curriculum. Experience in our laboratories connects theory with the practice. Design projects, worked on in a team environment, are an important component of AE. Graduates understand today's dynamic world and the role the aerospace industry plays in the global society.
A degree in aerospace engineering will allow you to work on the design, analysis and testing of the next generation of aircraft, rocket, spacecraft or aerospace system. Equally important, AE is a great way to develop your creativity and imagination in order to solve future problems. In aerospace engineering, you will be working on pushing the frontiers of the application of science and technology to complex engineering products and systems. An AE education also allows you to undertake any endeavor you may decide on in the future. Individuals with engineering degrees are involved in all kinds of careers: medicine, law, business and the arts. You name it, and there are engineers involved. Every door of opportunity can be open to you with an AE education from Embry‑Riddle.
Both co-op and internship opportunities can help students gain employment once they graduate. You can list your internship as actual career experience on your resume and talk about what you learned during interviews. More importantly, cooperative educational experiences bring relevance to your education as you attend school. Multiple co-op and internship opportunities exist for Embry‑Riddle engineering students
At the Prescott College of Engineering, students are encouraged to
extend their education beyond the classroom. These experiences build
confidence, sharpen career focus and provide a competitive edge in
today’s job market.
Experience That Matters
Experience That Matters
Internships, co-ops and undergraduate research help students apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, define career paths and prepare for employment or graduate school.
Skills That Set You Apart
Skills That Set You Apart
Students gain confidence, strengthen communication and build professional networks — earning academic credit and income while enhancing their career readiness.
Partners That Inspire
Partners That Inspire
Past internship hosts include The Boeing Company, Cessna, GE Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace, NASA, Northrop Grumman, Rolls-Royce, Rocket Lab, General Dynamics, SpaceX, Blue Origin, Hurmeus, Textron, Ursamajor and United Space Alliance and many more industry leaders.
Student Spotlight
I recently finished my internship with The Boeing Company this past summer doing design engineering for their lab test team in Seattle, Washington. During this internship, I did a lot of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) modeling and other types of design work. I learned so much about myself and the engineering industry during this internship, and I can already see my skills from the internship contribute to my part in my senior capstone project!”
Alexander Kam (‘24), B.S. Mechanical Engineering
Dominating the Aerospace Engineering Field
Alexandria Brown, an Aerospace Engineering student from Flagstaff, Arizona, discovered her passion for aviation early, growing up around aircraft and developing a strong interest in physics and math. She chose Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for its small campus environment and hands-on learning opportunities. As a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field, Alexandria has embraced the challenge and the chance to distinguish herself. She says the Embry-Riddle name carries a level of credibility, reinforcing that graduates are prepared, capable and ready to meet the demands of the industry.
