Bachelor of Science in
Aerospace Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering program blends practical experience with theoretical analysis to prepare tomorrow’s engineers to design military and civilian aircraft, space vehicles, UAVs, satellites, jet and rocket engines, and more. Students learn to design, analyze and test aerospace vehicles in a hands-on environment that mirrors industry conditions.

Strong Career Potential

  • Opportunities to design air and space vehicles, jet and rocket engines for government or industry, as well as mission-oriented vehicles for the booming commercial space sector.

Hands-On Learning

  • Opportunities to participate in competitions, faculty-supervised research, externally funded projects and more.

Setting the Standard 

  • Highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report for over 20 years. Current ranking is #5. Embry-Riddle’s program is reputable and recognized by employers around the world. 

Respected Accreditation

  • Meets ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission standards.

Industry Connections

  • Benefit from the university’s partnerships with some of the world’s leading aerospace firms seeking Embry-Riddle graduates.

Notable Careers

  • Electronics and Payloads Engineer
  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Systems Engineer

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 8% by 2030.
  • Average salary in this industry: $118,610

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • Boeing
  • SpaceX
  • NASA
  • Lockheed Martin
  • U.S. Department of Defense

129 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Prescott, AZ

Specializations

  • Rocket Propulsion (DB)
  • Aeronautics (DB, PC)
  • Astronautics (DB, PC)
  • Jet Propulsion (DB)

Daytona Beach:

  • Wind Tunnel Facility – $10M state-of-the-art, low-speed tunnel located at the university’s research park.
  • Eagle Flight Research Center – Gain practical experience in experimental flight testing, certification, instrumentation and data analysis.

Prescott:

  • Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication Building – Houses a fully equipped machine shop and provides the instruction, resources and equipment to design and assemble various projects.
  • Propulsion Laboratory & Rocket Test Complex – Develop and test air-breathing and rocket propulsion systems and components.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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