Overview

The Air Traffic Management programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University prepares graduates for a thrilling career in air traffic control.

Key facts

One of just a small number of universities granted FAA designation as a Collegiate Training Initiative School, Embry-Riddle’s air traffic control programme is taught by passionate, knowledgeable professors who have held positions as air traffic controllers themselves.

The air traffic controller degree equips you with the essential knowledge and foundation required to enter the FAA Academy. Through a formal partnership agreement with the FAA, Embry-Riddle consistently meets and exceeds FAA demands and standards.

Graduates consistently excel at the FAA Academy each year, a testament to the high quality of education and experience they receive at Embry-Riddle.

Career Opportunities

Embry-Riddle graduates tend to secure roles as pilot operators, air traffic controllers, flight dispatchers and ground controllers, with a placement rate of 100% within a year of graduation.

Students in the air traffic controller programme often enter the industry through top companies such as:

Raytheon

Federal Aviation Administration

The Boeing Company

Lockheed Martin

SAIC (Science Application International Corporation)

Accreditation

The Air Traffic Management program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Safety in Air Traffic Management

Global Harmonization in Air Traffic Management

Advanced Terminal Radar Operations

En route Radar Operations

Advanced Air Traffic Control Tower

Collaborative Air Traffic Management

Airport Management

Airline Management

Aviation Weather

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Prescott, United States

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Transport Management View 168 other Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and Application Fee: $50 application fee

All International undergraduate applicants who have any educational experience outside the United States may be required to provide an official evaluation in English including the cumulative grade-point average. High school students are required to have a document-by-document evaluation

Students with university credit are also required to have a course-by-course evaluation. Students who have not taken college courses or who have taken less than 30 hours of college coursework must submit an official high school transcript from all high schools attended

Foreign credential evaluations are not needed for the following students: students who have attended an IB Program, students who have attended a high school with U.S. Regional Accreditation or students who have attended an American International School

All international students must provide a copy of his or her valid passport for immigration purposes

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

46026 USD / year

≈ 46026 USD / year
Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year

Living costs

Prescott

United States

960 - 1440 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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