Unlocking Potential: Careers in Engineering and Technology

Choosing the Right Path

Selecting  the right degree is crucial in shaping your future and career, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University  is dedicated to helping you through that journey. Our specialized engineering and technology programs are designed to help you explore career opportunities that align with your passions and current industry trends. 

Whether you're interested in the intricacies of engineering or the evolving field of technology, we offer a range of degrees to help you discover and pursue your ideal career: 

• B.S. in Computer Engineering
• B.S. in Computer Science
• B.S. in Electrical Engineering
• B.S. in Software Engineering
• B.S. in Systems Engineering

Embry-Riddle provides the resources and support you need to navigate your professional journey — ensuring you’re prepared to seize exciting opportunities and achieve your career goals!

Discover Your Career in Computer Engineering 

Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering covers essential engineering skills in high demand, focusing on advancing aerospace, aviation, military and commercial industries. Students are introduced to analog and digital hardware, computer programming, circuit theory, computer architecture and software engineering principles. 

The B.S. in Computer Engineering opens doors to a wide array of career opportunities, including roles such as:

• Computer Hardware Engineers: Research, design, develop and test cutting-edge computer systems and components.
• Computer Programmers: Focus on writing, testing and maintaining code to develop software applications and systems, while building and optimizing software that powers modern technology.
• Network Engineers: Configure and maintain computer networks and systems, ensuring seamless connectivity and security.

Embry-Riddle graduates are equipped with technical skills and real-world experience, making them highly competitive in the industry and beyond. With an average salary of $138,080 as of 2023, a degree in Computer Engineering from Embry-Riddle offers promising career prospects and diverse job opportunities that fit your interests!

Launch Your Career in Computer Science

Embry-Riddle's Bachelor of Science in Computer Science prepares you to launch into a successful career. Our program provides a comprehensive background in computer science basics, advanced topics and software engineering practices — preparing you for high-demand roles.

The program boasts an impressive 100% placement rate within six months of graduation, with positions in diverse roles, including:

• Programmer Analysts: Analyze and improve software systems and applications.
• Cybersecurity Analysts: Protect organizations from cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Model-Based Systems Engineers: Utilize modeling techniques to design and manage complex systems.

Our Computer Science graduates are highly sought after by leading companies, including The Boeing Company, Collins Aerospace, Darden, Garmin, Lockheed Martin and Microsoft. With an impressive average annual salary of $145,080 as of 2023, a degree in Computer Science from Embry-Riddle opens doors to a rewarding and successful career. 

Pursue Your Future in Electrical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering allows students to acquire a broad background in circuit theory, communication systems, computers, control systems, electromagnetic fields, energy sources and systems and electronic devices. 

Embry-Riddle's Electrical Engineering program has a remarkable 100% placement rate within a year of graduation and students often secure roles as:

• Design Engineers: Create and optimize electrical systems and components.
• Electrical Engineers: Work on the design, development and maintenance of electrical systems and devices.
• Test Engineers: Evaluate and validate electrical systems and components for functionality and safety.

Graduates often receive job offers from prestigious companies such as Textron, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Military. Embry-Riddle's Electrical Engineering degree offers excellent job prospects, with average annual salaries reaching $109,010 as of 2023. 

Discover Careers in Software Engineering

Our Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is designed to prepare future software engineers to oversee the construction, architecture, verification and validation of large real-time systems. Students don't just learn theory — they get hands-on experience creating hardware and software systems from the first day.

Embry-Riddle's Software Engineering graduates enjoy an impressive 94% placement rate within a year of graduation, preparing them for roles as:

• Embedded Systems Engineers: Design and implement software for embedded devices, which are computers integrated into other machines and systems.
• Software Developers: Identify problems with applications or programs and report defects.
• Quality Assurance Analysts: Ensure software products are reliable, functional and free of defects by conducting rigorous testing and quality assessments.

Pursuing a degree in Software Engineering from Embry-Riddle opens diverse job opportunities. Our graduates secure positions with top-tier companies like Northrop Grumman, American Express, Garmin, Google, Microsoft and Amazon. With an average annual salary around $130,160 as of 2023, our program is dedicated to preparing students for successful careers in the software engineering field.

Explore Systems Engineering Careers

The Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering provides the technical background to communicate appropriately across engineering disciplines and the decision-analysis skills required to secure, operate and optimize engineering resources. Students will learn to use systems thinking and analysis techniques to improve complex system performance. 

Embry-Riddle's Systems Engineering program equips students for various roles, setting them up for success as:

• Systems Engineers: Design, integrate and manage complex systems to ensure they function seamlessly and meet all requirements.
• Systems Analysts: Evaluate and improve system performance, identify needs and implement solutions to optimize operations.
• Reliability and Safety Engineers: Assess and enhance the reliability and safety of systems and processes, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.

Graduates with a Systems Engineering degree from Embry-Riddle secure roles at prestigious companies like The Boeing Company, Collins Aerospace and Northrop Grumman. As of 2023, these graduates can expect to earn around $74,623. This demonstrates our program’s commitment to equipping students with the skills and resources needed for successful careers in systems engineering. 

Your Future Starts Today

As the industry advances, Embry-Riddle graduates lead the way in shaping future engineers and technologists, pushing boundaries for exploration and innovation. Whatever degree you choose, Embry‑Riddle’s programs provide the knowledge, skills and experience needed for success in your career after graduation and beyond. 

Elevate  your career with Embry-Riddle's cutting-edge engineering and technology degrees, offered through our esteemed programs in the Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) on the Daytona Beach Campus and the Department of Computer, Electrical & Software Engineering (CESE) on the Prescott Campus.

Our comprehensive curriculum, hands-on learning, expert faculty and an extensive alumni network equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the rapidly evolving engineering and technology fields and uncover top career prospects.