Security, Intelligence and Safety
Fields of Study
Embry-Riddle Advantage
Today more than ever, highly trained professionals are needed to protect against cyber threats, natural disasters, occupational illness and injuries, and criminal acts.
For more than a decade, Embry-Riddle has offered programs in Security, Intelligence and Safety. Led by accomplished and experienced faculty, we prepare students in sophisticated learning environments for dynamic careers in these growing fields.
We help you develop the analytical skills, technical acumen, and critical thinking ability necessary to resolve security breaches, identify threats, and effectively prepare for and respond to hazards and emergencies of all kinds.
Our programs are steeped in the hands-on experience valued by today’s employers and also help you build key professional relationships through internships and co-ops.
We feature groundbreaking degree paths that include Global

Security and Intelligence, Emergency Services, Aerospace and Occupational Safety, Industrial Psychology, Cyber Intelligence and Security, and the nation’s first-ever undergraduate program in Homeland Security.
We also offer advanced degrees that provide a higher level of education in many of these areas.
Regardless of which program you graduate from, your degree will carry with it Embry-Riddle’s global reputation for excellence and make you part of a family that includes 137,000 alumni worldwide, many of whom are key industry leaders.
Degrees & Programs
Whether you are already working in the safety and security industry or considering this field for your future, Embry-Riddle offers degree programs designed specifically for you.
We currently offer a variety of bachelor’s and master’s programs in Security, Intelligence, and Safety. Each program provides the necessary skills, confidence in your abilities, and opportunities to succeed within the industry.
Examine our degree programs to learn which most closely aligns with your career goals.
Master’s
Professional Education
Review our non-credit continuing education offerings at proed.erau.edu.
Career Outlook
Today’s global environment demands skilled specialists who can address, resolve, and help prevent future safety, security, intelligence, and emergency management issues.
From aircraft accident investigators to cybersecurity professionals, careers in these key fields are projected to grow and offer promising salaries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Forensic science technicians can earn a median annual income of $59,150, with an annual job growth rate of 14% through 2028.
- Information security analysts can earn median annual salaries of $99,730, with an annual job growth rate of 32% through 2028.
- Emergency management directors can earn $74,590 per year, with a 5% annual job growth rate through 2028.
32% projected growth for information security analysts
Through 2028, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Research
Our faculty and students are actively involved in safety and security-related research. Read about how they’re positively impacting the industry in some recent projects below.
- Embry-Riddle Research Aims to Blunt Aviation Cyber Attacks
- From Singapore to Arizona: Grad Student Wins Fellowship to Chase Childhood Dream
- Pandemic Offers Opportunity to Improve Aviation Cybersecurity
- Embry-Riddle, GE Aviation Team Up to Enhance Flight Analytics and Aviation Safety Education
- Machine Learning Offers Opportunity to Predict, Prevent Bad Landings
- Eagle among Only Five Students Worldwide to Accept Prestigious International Aerospace Award in Paris
- ‘White Hat’ Hacking Challenge in Spain Illustrates Aviation Cybersecurity Threats
Learning Environments
Safety and security students at Embry-Riddle can take advantage of unique, modern facilities and gain access to an archive of rare materials.