Overview

The Space Physics programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the only undergraduate space physics programme in the U.S. dedicated to shaping well-educated students to support scientific missions.

Key facts

It is designed for students who demonstrate strong math and science skills with an interest in space and physics research. Space Physics majors work under the direction of faculty who are research-active physicists who share the passion for understanding the universe and enhancing technological developments.

The Space Physics programme engages students in the scientific side of space exploration through studies of the Earth-sun environment, atmospheric sciences, aurorae, planetary sciences, laboratory plasma physics and exoplanets.

Graduates emerge from the programme ready to work in applied research careers as vital contributors in the growing field of space exploration.

Career Opportunities

Embry‑Riddle graduates are prepared to enter the industry as researchers and systems engineers or continue to further education to become space physicists, with a 100% placement rate within a year of graduation.

Students earning a degree in Space Physics often accept employment offers from top companies such as Lockheed Martin, MIT – Lincoln Library, the Air Force Institute of Technology and the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Spaceflight Dynamics

Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Space Physics

Planetary Science

Engineering Electricity and Magnetism

Quantum Mechanics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
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 2027-06-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Daytona Beach, United States
Prescott, United States

Disciplines

Physics Astronomy & Space Sciences View 1442 other Bachelors in Physics 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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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

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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

46266 USD / year

≈ 46266 USD / year
Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year

Additional Details

Prescott Campus Tuition Fees per year:

Local/National: $44,160

International: $46,026

Living costs

Daytona Beach

United States

900 - 1400 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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