Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Private nonprofit four-year university in Daytona Beach, FL that costs an average of $40,539 a year after financial aid, admits 65% of applicants and graduates 68% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$40,539
Acceptance rate
65%
Graduation rate
68%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$92,069

Private nonprofitSmall city7,860 undergraduates

Cost of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Total cost of attendance (per year)$64,963
Tuition and fees, in-state$46,181
Housing and food (on campus)$17,766
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$40,539

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$34,808
$30,001–48,000$34,747
$48,001–75,000$37,584
$75,001–110,000$40,021
$110,001+$44,766

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate65%
Average SAT1,257
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)580–670
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)580–690
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)24–30
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate68%
First-year retention88%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$71,228
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$92,069
Rank in Florida (earnings)3rd of 61 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,000
Typical monthly loan payment$250 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans34%

Majors and programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (35)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians—$99,808$25,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering34$83,609$22,500
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering631$78,794$24,454
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$77,491$21,986
Mechanical Engineering177$75,126$25,000
Computer Engineering34$72,403$24,375
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies12$72,282$16,617
Business Administration, Management and Operations146$70,915$20,682
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians21$64,280$28,375
Air Transportation1,150$64,220$20,500
Military Systems and Maintenance Technology56$58,318$25,500
Security Science and Technology—$58,252$20,500
Astronomy and Astrophysics55$56,059$24,250
International Relations and National Security Studies—$55,968$19,500
Homeland Security121$50,729$19,500
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology49$48,898$24,529
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology24$45,605—
Applied Mathematics63—$21,000
Biology———
Civil Engineering33——
Communication and Media Studies3——
Computer Science47—$20,500
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management——$24,309
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Data Science———
Design and Applied Arts———
Engineering Physics43—$25,615
International Business———
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods———
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution36—$20,250
Physics8—$27,000
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences68—$20,500
Systems Engineering———

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Air Transportation———
Applied Mathematics———
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians———

Associate's degree programs (4)

Master's degree programs (26)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Systems Engineering14$117,819$32,139
Security Science and Technology3$112,694—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology44$102,962$30,750
Air Transportation80$102,493$30,750
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering133$98,721$40,044
Sustainability Studies—$98,195—
Management Information Systems and Services—$96,537$32,187
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians17$94,393$28,419
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$93,613—
Business Administration, Management and Operations87$92,637$37,750
Mechanical Engineering28$92,348—
Applied Mathematics26——
Civil Engineering6——
Computer Engineering14——
Computer Science5——
Data Analytics4——
Data Science25——
Electrical and Computer Engineering7——
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering7——
Engineering1——
Engineering Physics7——
Engineering, Other———
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Homeland Security———
International Relations and National Security Studies———
Military Applied Sciences1——

Doctoral degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering14——
Air Transportation16——
Business Administration, Management and Operations5——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology5——
Engineering Physics5——
Engineering, Other7——
Mechanical Engineering4——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Engineering, Other———

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-WorldwideDaytona Beach$19,74158%$92,069
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About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDaytona Beach, FL
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates7,860
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitedaytonabeach.erau.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's acceptance rate?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach admits 65% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,257 on the SAT.

How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $64,963 a year (tuition and fees: $46,181). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $40,539 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $34,808.

How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $92,069 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 61 similar colleges in Florida. The best-paid bachelor's program is mechanical engineering related technologies/technicians ($99,808 a year after graduation).

What is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's graduation rate?

68% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% of first-year students return for a second year.