Bachelor of Science in
Aviation and Aerospace Safety

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Safety is designed for students who are interested in improving safety in the workplace environment. Students will gain knowledge in topics ranging from safety and health management to risk assessment and occupational safety.

Strong Career Potential

  • Whether looking to enter the aviation industry or other areas such as manufacturing, construction or entertainment, students emerge ready for careers in fast-growing and high-paying fields.

Hands-On Learning

  • Opportunities to attend courses held in our dynamic labs and facilities will be available upon students’ first year in this program.

Respected Accreditation

  • The program’s curriculum meets BCSP Qualified Academic Program (QAP) and the Accrediting Board Engineering and Technologies (ABET) standards.

Get Hired

  • Employers covet our graduates for their experience, expertise and familiarity with several different facets of safety, including manufacturing, construction, insurance and more.

Notable Careers

  • Airport Operations Coordinator
  • Occupational Safety Specialist
  • Business Operations Program Manager
  • Safety Program Coordinator
  • Spaceline Safety Specialist

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 7% by 2030.
  • Median salary in this industry: $76,340

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • The Boeing Company
  • Borneo Safety Training Services
  • Empire Airlines
  • Textron
  • Virgin Galactic

122 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Aviation Forensics Lab (Crash Lab) – Includes fixed-wing and rotary aircraft for accident investigation classes.
  • Computer Lab – Complete aviation and occupational data analysis.

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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