Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics
Become an Expert in the Wide World of Aviation
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Experience the Embry-Riddle Advantage
We have designed the Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics for students passionate about aviation-related careers. Students who have work or military experience related to flight, air traffic control, uncrewed systems or aircraft maintenance can transfer their experience into program credit.Most students with past aviation-related experience enter the program as sophomores, bringing them closer to graduation and their future careers in aeronautics.
As a graduate, you will enter a field eager to hire talented professionals to serve a growing global demand for aviation experts. Most Embry‑Riddle alumni secure a job immediately upon graduation.
At Embry‑Riddle, the sky isn't the limit. It's only the beginning.
Why Embry-Riddle
Embry-Riddle Worldwide contained every single thing I looked for in a university, from all of their aviation-related degrees to the ease of classes offered fully online.
Key Benefits
Prestigious History
Embry-Riddle's aeronautical roots date back to 1926.
Extensive Network
Our global reputation in aviation leads to connections with industry leaders.
Career Support
Graduates find their fit in a wide range of employers and fields.
Program Highlights
Design Your Degree
Aeronautics is a diverse field serving a large industry. Choose an area of focus that highlights your interests.
Work Experience Earns You Credit
If you have work or military experience in the industry, you can apply it toward your degree.
Personalized Program
Students work with their faculty to develop a culminating experience allowing you to demonstrate your personalized program insights.
Internships & Co-Ops
Apply coursework to workplace conditions with top companies and organizations.
Program Outcomes
The curriculum in this program prepares students for careers in aeronautics and sets them on a potential path for continued schooling and lifelong learning. Previous students have been hired for both internships and jobs by the U.S. Military, Amentum, The Boeing Company, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Gulfstream Aerospace and more.
Surveyed graduates from our online B.S. in Aeronautics report a placement rate of 96% in the year following graduation in the areas of:
- Aviation Maintenance
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Manufacturing
- Avionics & Electronics
- Consulting
- Ground Support Services
- Management
- Sales and Marketing
Financing Your Education
Worldwide tuition is $503 per credit hour for the 2024-25 academic year. For full cost of attendance information at the Worldwide Campus, please click here.
When it comes to educational funding, you have options at Embry-Riddle. Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.
Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured an investment in Embry-Riddle is a wise one.
bY the numbers
- 1926 The year Embry-Riddle was founded. .
- 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
- 96% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
- 160,000 Alumni around the world. .