Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, Florida · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$18,725
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
20.5%
Admission rate
58%
Undergrad size
9,139
In-state tuition
$12,097
Out-of-state tuition
$12,097
Cost of attendance
$24,878
Median earnings (10y)
$84,131
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,148
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 60.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
8 program areas reported · Heavily focused on trades & services (72% of credentials).
- STEM7%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts2%
- Trades & services72%
- Transportation53.1%~4,856 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business19.9%~1,815 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair17.0%~1,555 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering4.7%~428 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.1%~194 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~144 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~132 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication0.2%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
38 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation. | Bachelor's | 1,835 | $53,995 | $22,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 855 | $56,141 | $20,508 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 827 | $77,654 | — |
| Air Transportation. | Master's | 685 | $78,896 | — |
| Air Transportation. | Associate's | 681 | $50,728 | $18,750 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 439 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Master's | 260 | $101,436 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 204 | $65,961 | $16,452 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 172 | — | $20,063 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 163 | $55,159 | $12,500 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 161 | $67,708 | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Associate's | 97 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Bachelor's | 83 | $64,540 | $26,995 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 78 | $73,610 | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master's | 70 | $71,289 | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 65 | — | $29,319 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Graduate certificate | 59 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering. | Master's | 55 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Graduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 43 | $40,792 | $20,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 35 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master's | 34 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology. | Master's | 28 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Master's | 27 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Graduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Graduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Graduate certificate | 14 | — | — |
| Engineering, Other. | Graduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering. | Graduate certificate | 12 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Programming. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Air Transportation. | Undergraduate certificate | 6 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 2 | $53,718 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a large institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 9,139 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Transportation, Business, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $18,725 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $12,097 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,878 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 20.5%, a below-average completion outcome. 60.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $84,131 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide confers degrees and certificates across 8 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Transportation, Business, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (72% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), stem (7% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide accepts 58% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,148.
Location & campus
Set in Daytona Beach, Florida (city), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide draws students from across Florida and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Q.How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide cost?
The average net price at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $18,725 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,878.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a 6-year graduation rate of 20.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide admits 58% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduate earns $84,131 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
Published tuition is $12,097 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide located?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, Florida (ZIP 32114).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide at their official website.