Bachelor of Science in
: Aeronautics

Become an Expert in Aviation

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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) 

Eagles Fly Higher

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.

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 #5 in Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 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 95% 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.

Why Embry-Riddle

Hannah Sluder
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
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.

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 95% 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

Scholarships and Aid

Worldwide tuition is $522 per credit hour for the 2025-26 academic year. Learn more about the full cost of attendance at the Worldwide Campus.

Embry-Riddle offers various options for funding your education, so don't let cost deter you from advancing your education and career. Our counselors can advise you on financing your future — investing in yourself with a degree from Embry-Riddle is a wise choice.

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bY the numbers

  • 1926 The year Embry-Riddle was founded. .
  • 100+ Degrees to choose from. .
  • 95% Employed or continuing education within a year of graduation. .
  • 160,000 Alumni around the world. .