Since 1926, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University has been at the forefront of groundbreaking aeronautical milestones. Become an Eagle and see your passion take flight with our 100% online Aeronautics program.
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Eagles Fly Higher
Embry‑Riddle students receive some of the highest quality aeronautics instruction available. Our Worldwide Campus has the top-ranked online bachelor's programs among private institutions and is ranked #6 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 rankings.
Experience the Embry‑Riddle Advantage
The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is designed for those interested in aviation careers. Students with work or military experience in flight, air traffic control, uncrewed systems or aircraft maintenance can often convert their experience into program credit, starting as sophomores and accelerating their path to graduation and careers in aeronautics.
As a graduate, you will enter a field with high demand for aviation professionals, and 93% of Embry‑Riddle alumni are employed or continuing education within a year of graduation.
At Embry‑Riddle, the sky isn't the limit — it's only the beginning.
Fast Facts
Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, FL | Prescott, AZ | Worldwide
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Career Outcomes: Air Transportation Specialist, Aircraft Pilot, Quality Engineer
Credit Hours: 120
Learning Modality: In-Person (Daytona Beach, Prescott) | Online (Worldwide)
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."
Hannah Sluder (’25), B.S. in Aeronautics
Key Benefits
Prestigious History
Prestigious History
Embry‑Riddle's aeronautical roots date back to 1926.
Extensive Network
Extensive Network
Our global reputation in aviation leads to connections with industry leaders.
Career Support
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.
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.
Graduates from our online B.S. in Aeronautics find careers in the areas of:
Aviation Maintenance
Aviation Safety
Aircraft Manufacturing
Avionics & Electronics
Consulting
Ground Support Services
Management
Sales and Marketing
Financing Your Future
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 that an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.
Worldwide undergraduate tuition for the 2025-26 academic year is $522 per credit hour for civilians and $250 per credit hour for select military personnel, spouses and dependents. Learn more about the full cost of attendance at the Worldwide Campus here.
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." Hannah Sluder (’25), B.S. in Aeronautics
