Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate levels. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Embry Riddle Aeronautical University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
2022 SACSCOC Reaffirmation Letter
Please note that the SACSCOC institutional accreditation extends to all Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University off campus instructional sites, including Prescott, and Worldwide with its affiliated locations.
Campus Academic Program Accreditations, Recognitions, Approvals
Daytona Beach Campus
The Ph.D. degree program in Aviation, the master’s degree program in Aviation, the bachelor's degree programs in Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot), Aeronautics, Air Traffic Management, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Aviation Business Administration, and the bachelor and associate degree programs in Aviation Maintenance Science are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359; https://www.aabi.aero/accreditation/accredited-programs/
The BS in Aviation Business Administration program has dual accreditation by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; https://www.acbsp.org/.
The Aerospace and Occupational Safety degree program is accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Telephone: 410-347-7700; https://www.abet.org/about-abet/
The Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management, the Master of Science in Aviation Finance, the bachelor degree program in Business Administration, majors in Management, Marketing, and Accounting and Finance, and the bachelor degree program in Aviation Business Administration, majors in Air Transportation and Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace, are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; https://www.acbsp.org/.
The BS in Aviation Business Administration program has dual accreditation by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359; https://www.aabi.aero/accreditation/accredited-programs/.
The Master’s degree in Human Factors, and the Ph.D. degree in Human Factors are accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society. https://www.hfes.org/home; 2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North, Washington, DC 20006. P: (202) 367-1114
Prescott Campus
The bachelor degree programs in Global Business and Supply Chain Management, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Aviation Business Administration with four concentrations (Airport and Airline Management, Management, Flight Operations, and Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace) and Business Administration with a concentration in Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; https://www.acbsp.org/.
The bachelor of science degree programs in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Software Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org/. The bachelor of science degree program in Cyber Intelligence and Security is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, https://www.abet.org/.
The bachelor degree program in Cyber Intelligence and Security is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET; https://www.abet.org/.
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program, and have designated Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Campus as a NSA/DHS CAE-CD institution with its degree programs in Cyber Intelligence and Security meeting their stringent criteria. See more detailed information at; https://www.nsa.gov/resources/students-educators/centers-academic-excellence/.
Worldwide Campus
The bachelor's degree program in Aeronautics is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359; https://www.aabi.aero/accreditation/accredited-programs/.
The bachelor and master’s degree of science in Aeronautics is also recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; www.aerosociety.com
The bachelor’s degree programs in Aviation Business Administration and in Technical Management, and the master’s degree programs in Business Administration in Aviation, and in Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; https://www.acbsp.org/.
The master’s degree in Business Administration in Aviation is also recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; www.aerosociety.com
The bachelor degree program in Emergency Services is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), 1812 West Tyler Avenue, Stillwater, OK, 74078; Telephone: 405-744-8303; E-mail: admin@ifsac.org, Web: https://ifsac.org/about .
It is also recognized by the National Fire Academy in accordance with the standards established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education model core curriculum under the U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727; Telephone: 800-238-3358, 301-447-1000; www.usfa.fema.gov.
The master of science in Human Factors is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; www.aerosociety.com
The bachelor of science in Interdisciplinary Studies is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; www.aerosociety.com
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management, the Master of Science in Project Management, and the Master of Science in Engineering Management, with the Project Management Certificate, is accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), 14 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA, 19073; Telephone: 610-355-1601; http://www.pmi.org/gac/global-accreditation-center.aspx
The bachelor of science in Unmanned Systems Applications is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; www.aerosociety.com
State Authorizations
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is authorized to operate physical campuses in 29 states. For information on specific authorizations or licensure status for any state or the contact information for a particular state or licensing entity, please visit https://worldwide.erau.edu/locations/state-authorization or contact the Office of State Authorizations at 386-226-9096 or wwstatea@erau.edu.
Complaints/Inquiries
Constituent complaints related to possible accreditation violations can be addressed to the listed accreditors using the contact information included above.
Please note: Normal inquiries or complaints about the institution or any campus (such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc.) should be addressed directly to the campus’s offices and not to an accreditor's office.
| Daytona Beach | 386-226-6000 | https://daytonabeach.erau.edu/ |
| Prescott | 928-777-3728 | https://prescott.erau.edu/ |
| Worldwide | 386-226-6910 | https://worldwide.erau.edu/ |
| Online | 800-522-6787 | https://online.erau.edu/ |
Student Achievement
Accreditation Commissions
- ABET
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
- Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI)
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
- Commission for English Language Program Accreditation (CEA)
- Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
- International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
- Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC)
- Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)