More than Meets the Eye with Embry-Riddle

We offer more than flight

Aeronautical Science is our flagship program and the major that incorporates flight training into the curriculum. We are working at maximum capacity to meet the growing global demand for pilots. For those interested in flight and aviation, there are many additional options to consider as well. Throughout the aviation and aerospace industries, the need for passionate professionals continues to grow.

We offer some smaller programs that are centered in aviation and aerospace for those who prefer to stay on the ground, including Applied Meteorology and Aerospace Physiology.

Aside from aviation, we offer degrees in applied science, business, computers & technology, engineering, security, intelligence & safety and space. With over 100 degrees ranging from Business Administration to Forensic Biology, there’s something for everyone.

Growing diversity in the industry

It is no question that women are underrepresented in STEM fields, but the number of women involved in science, technology, engineering and math is growing every day. Female enrollment at Embry-Riddle has more than doubled over the past decade as women continue to break down barriers in industry. Women attending Embry-Riddle will experience a gender ratio in the classroom similar to what they can anticipate as they enter the workforce.

On both campuses we have several women’s organizations, including the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). The Introduce a Girl to Engineering Workshop, put on by SWE, is one way Embry-Riddle students are making an effort to increase the number of women and girls involved in STEM.

The biggest companies in the industry know Embry-Riddle and recognize the potential of our alumni. As we work to bring diversity to our student body, we are also encouraging diversity within the industry as a whole.

Helping students pay their way

Most students are not paying the full tuition cost to attend Embry-Riddle. 96% of first-year students receive financial aid of some kind, whether that comes from university merit scholarships, federal grants, loans or external scholarships. With the net price calculator (Prescott and Daytona Beach), students can get an estimate of what they may pay to attend Embry-Riddle.

It is important for students to consider the value of investing in an education that will serve them for years to come. The Embry-Riddle name carries weight—just ask any of our 150,000 (and counting) alumni. Our graduates make a median starting salary of $70,000 within a year of earning their bachelor’s degree, depending on their field.