Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautics

The B.S. in Aeronautics curriculum meets the needs and demands of the aviation/aerospace industry. It was designed for students who work, have worked or desire to work in aviation-related careers.

Hands-On Learning

  • Internships provide students with practical experience that reinforces theoretical concepts learned in the classroom. They allow students to combine academic and career interests with work experience in business, industry, government or service organizations.

Expert Faculty

  • The program’s faculty members are leaders in their respective fields, many conducting and publishing research. They attend professional events and conferences as presenters and subject matter experts.

Respected Accreditation

  • Employers covet our graduates for their experience, expertise and familiarity with design, development and quality assurance processes.

Top Employment Industries

  • Regional and Major Airlines
  • Airports
  • Flight Schools
  • Government Agencies
  • Aerospace Industry
  • Aircraft Manufacturers
  • Defense Contractors
  • Federal Research Labs
  • Helicopter Manufacturers

Notable Careers

  • UAV Pilots/Helicopter/Aircraft Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Aviation Investigator
  • Airport/Airline Manager/Director
  • Accident Investigation/Prevention
  • Aviation Maintenance/Safety
  • Aircraft Manufacturing

Accredited

  • This degree program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International. Globally, it’s the first distributed modality degree program to achieve this status.

120 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Prescott, AZ
  • Worldwide

Specializations

  • Students must select and complete one minor field of study.
  • Total credits in the minor will vary depending on which minor is chosen.
  • More than one minor may be completed while fulfilling core degree requirements.

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