Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Private nonprofit four-year university in Daytona Beach, FL that costs an average of $19,741 a year after financial aid, admits 58% of applicants and graduates 31% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,741
Acceptance rate
58%
Graduation rate
31%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$92,069

Private nonprofitSmall city9,139 undergraduates

Cost of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Total cost of attendance (per year)$25,339
Tuition and fees, in-state$12,553
Books and supplies$1,600
Average net price after aid$19,741

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,814
$30,001–48,000$17,015
$48,001–75,000$19,109
$75,001–110,000$22,735
$110,001+$24,441

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

Admissions

Acceptance rate58%
Average SAT1,148
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)520–630
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)520–610
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–28
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate31%
First-year retention60%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$71,228
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$92,069
Rank in Florida (earnings)4th of 61 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,000
Typical monthly loan payment$250 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants28%
Students with federal loans10%

Majors and programs at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

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

Bachelor's degree programs (11)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians47$99,808$25,500
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering96$78,794$24,454
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians200$77,491$21,986
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies61$72,282$16,617
Business Administration, Management and Operations767$70,915$20,682
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians44$64,280$28,375
Air Transportation1,790$64,220$20,500
Homeland Security48$50,729$19,500
Communication and Media Studies7——
Criminal Justice and Corrections2——
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods12——

Certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering4——
Air Transportation5——
Computer Programming8——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians439——

Associate's degree programs (4)

Master's degree programs (15)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Systems Engineering200$117,819$32,139
Security Science and Technology36$112,694—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology165$102,962$30,750
Air Transportation706$102,493$30,750
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering74$98,721$40,044
Sustainability Studies49$98,195—
Management Information Systems and Services72$96,537$32,187
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians100$94,393$28,419
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians52$93,613—
Business Administration, Management and Operations710$92,637$37,750
Engineering72——
Engineering, Other42——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations2——
Homeland Security44——
Military Applied Sciences44——

Graduate certificate programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Air Transportation83——
Business Administration, Management and Operations151——
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology23——
Engineering, Other11——
Management Information Systems and Services59——
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians9——
Security Science and Technology1——
Sustainability Studies4——
Systems Engineering22——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians2——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
The University of TampaTampa$40,58440%$69,272
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona BeachDaytona Beach$40,53965%$92,069
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale$27,71473%$66,144
Saint Leo UniversitySaint Leo$24,65878%$53,366
University of MiamiCoral Gables$36,48319%$84,093
Southeastern UniversityLakeland$34,29753%$49,323
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando$19,736——
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne$36,51158%$50,557

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About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationDaytona Beach, FL
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates9,139
Student-to-faculty ratio23 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteworldwide.erau.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide admits 58% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,148 on the SAT.

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

The full cost of attendance is $25,339 a year (tuition and fees: $12,553). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,741 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,814.

How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $92,069 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 4th 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-Worldwide's graduation rate?

31% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 60% of first-year students return for a second year.