Overview

The Aeronautical Science programme from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University emphasizes the following skill sets in the education of its pilots:

Leadership ability as demanded by today's leading aviation companies

Decision-making aptitude to accurately and quickly assess situations and manage risk — skills that serve you well not just professionally, but in all aspects of life

Knowledge of effective resource management, human factors, and safety awareness

Key facts

The demand for professional pilots has never been higher, and this respected degree programme is helping prepare the next generation of leaders on the flight deck.

Embry‑Riddle is known for being the largest degree programme for commercial and airline transport pilots in the world. The academic portion of the curriculum includes aeronautics, aerodynamics and flight physiology.

Career Opportunities

The 2023 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook projects a global need for 649,000 new commercial airline pilots over the next 20 years.

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Science – Fixed Wing from ERAU prepares graduates to fill these upcoming positions by combining a four-year technical degree with pilot training.

With a 94.5% placement rate, Embry‑Riddle graduates are set to enter the industry; finding careers as flight instructors, first officers and airline pilots.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Private Pilot Operations

Instrument Pilot Operations

Aviation Legislation

Aviation Law

Aerodynamics

Aircraft Performance

Aircraft Engines - Turbine

Commercial Pilot Operations

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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

Aerospace Engineering View 169 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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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.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

46266 USD / year

≈ 46266 USD / year
Out-of-State

44160 USD / year

≈ 44160 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

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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