Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety

Online at Embry-Riddle

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Fast Facts

Campus Availability: Worldwide

Degree Level: Undergraduate

Career Outcomes: Accident Investigator, Human Performance Investigator, Safety Data Manager

Credit Hours: 120

Learning Modality: Online

Keeping the Skies Safe

The continued growth of the aviation industry depends on safe operations. Maintaining public trust by delivering safe, efficient operations is our responsibility and our privilege.

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Safety teaches students how to identify hazards, manage risk, lead safety management systems and prepare for challenges. Students will learn to think critically and anticipate the needs of a dynamic and ever-changing industry.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an established leader in aviation safety education, including the Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety on our Daytona Beach, Florida, campus and the Robertson Safety Institute on our Prescott, Arizona, campus.

What You'll Learn

In 120 credit hours (40 courses), our experienced and specialized faculty will guide you through the intricacies of aviation safety.

You will learn about the key pillars of aviation operations, including maintenance, air traffic control, airport operations and flight operations, along with subjects critical to safety, such as weather, accident investigation, human factors and safety management systems.

The program also focuses on safety leadership, ethics and new areas of emphasis in aviation safety, like uncrewed and autonomous systems, data science and crisis communications.

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Key Benefits

Leader in Safety
Thanks to industry recognition and the contributions of faculty and students alike, Embry-Riddle is a leader in aviation safety education.

100% Online and Accredited
Earn your B.S. at your own pace from any locale with this fully online program.

Extensive Network
Embry-Riddle’s industry connections and network of over 160,000 alumni offer unlimited opportunities to build connections.

Program Highlights

4+1 Program
Get on the fast track to earn both your B.S. and M.S. in Aviation Safety in as little as five years.

Virtual Crash Lab
Students have access to a virtual environment in which they can map a crash site and investigate wreckage.

Anticipate Industry Needs
Our faculty’s extensive safety research and industry connections inform the program curriculum.

Program Outcomes

Earning a B.S. in Aviation Safety at Embry-Riddle not only opens doors to employment but also offers the opportunity to pursue further education through the 4+1 program — allowing you to begin graduate-level courses in your final semester and complete the M.S. in Aviation Safety.

The field of aviation is experiencing worldwide career growth in 2024, with hundreds of positions available nationally and average salaries ranging from $70,000 to over $100,000 annually.

Potential Employers:

American Airlines

Delta Air Lines

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Virgin Galactic

Potential Careers:

Accident Investigator

Director of Safety

Safety Data Manager

Safety Program Manager

Scholarship & Aid

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 career.

For the 2025-2026 academic year, our Worldwide Campus undergraduate programs have an estimated cost of tuition at $522 per credit hour for civilians and $250 per credit hour for military.

If you’d like to talk through your options for funding your education, our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured your investment in Embry-Riddle is a wise one.

For full cost of attendance information at the Worldwide Campus, please click here.