Institutional Accreditation
We administer all educational programs in a manner that is academically sound and in accordance with the appropriate regulations and criteria of federal and state laws and regulations.
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate levels. Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website ().
SACSCOC 2022 Reaffirmation Letter
Please note that the SACSCOC institutional accreditation extends to all Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University off-campus instructional sites, including Prescott, and Worldwide & Online with its affiliated locations. Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University - Asia is part of the Embry‑Riddle Worldwide campus. Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University has approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to deliver degree programs in Singapore. Students in Asia graduate with the same qualifications as those from our campuses in the United States.
Campus Academic Program Accreditations, Recognitions and Approvals
Program-specific accreditation goes beyond institutional recognition. It certifies that individual degree programs meet the rigorous, independently established standards of the industries they serve. For students, these designations signal that their credentials carry weight — with employers, licensing bodies and graduate schools worldwide. For faculty, they create accountability frameworks tied to real outcomes. For industry partners, they confirm that Embry‑Riddle graduates arrive prepared to contribute from day one.
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University holds program-specific accreditations from 10 independent bodies — spanning aviation, engineering, business, safety, security, emergency management and project management. Aviation programs carry accreditation from the and direct approval from the . Engineering and computing programs hold accreditation from across multiple commissions, and business programs across all three campuses are accredited by the .
Additional accreditations cover Human Factors (), Homeland Security (), Emergency Services (), Project Management () and English language instruction (). The Prescott campus holds the NSA/DHS designation, and Embry‑Riddle Worldwide is recognized by the across more than a dozen programs.
Together, these designations confirm that an Embry‑Riddle degree is held to the standards of the industries graduates enter.
The bachelor's degree programs in Aeronautical Science (Professional Pilot), Aeronautics, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems and the bachelor and associate degree programs in Aviation Maintenance Science are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359;
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace and Occupational Safety is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Safety and Similarly Named Programs.
The Master of Business Administration program, the Master of Business Administration in Aviation Management, the Master of Science in Aviation Finance, the bachelor degree program in Business Administration, majors in Management, Marketing, and Accounting and Finance, and the bachelor degree program in Aviation Business Administration, majors in Air Transportation and Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace, are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; .
The BS in Aviation Business Administration program is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359;
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Civil and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communication, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science, and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communication, Telecommunication(s), and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics program is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, Engineering Science, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Master’s degree in Human Factors, and the Ph.D. degree in Human Factors are accredited by the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society. ; 2001 K Street NW, 3rd Floor North, Washington, DC 20006. 202-367-1114
The bachelor degree programs in Global Business and Supply Chain Management, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Aviation Business Administration with four concentrations (Airport and Airline Management, Management, Flight Operations, and Supply Chain Management in Aviation and Aerospace) and Business Administration with a concentration in Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; .
The bachelor degree program in Aviation Business Administration is accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI), 115 S. 8th Street, Suite 102 Opelika, AL 36801 Telephone: 334-748-9359; .
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Aerospace and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is accredited by the of , under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Software and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Intelligence and Security is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Cybersecurity and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
The National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) program, and have designated ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, Prescott Campus as a NSA/DHS CAE-CD institution with its degree programs in Cyber Intelligence and Security meeting their stringent criteria. See more detailed information at; .
The bachelor and master’s degree of science in Aeronautics, bachelor and master's of science in Aviation Maintenance, bachelor's of science in Pilot Operations, bachelor and master's of science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems, master's of science in Aviation Cybersecurity, master's of science in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability, master's of science in Aviation Safetym and master of space operations, are also recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; .
The associate’s degree programs in Aviation Business Administration and in Technical Management, the bachelor’s degree programs in Aviation Business Administration and in Technical Management, and the master’s degree programs in Business Administration in Aviation, and in Management are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), 11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS, 66213; Telephone: 913-339-9356; .
The bachelor and master’s degree in Business Administration in Aviation are also recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300; .
The bachelor degree program in Emergency Services is accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), 1812 West Tyler Avenue, Stillwater, OK, 74078; Telephone: 405-744-8303; E-mail: admin@ifsac.org, Web: .
It is also recognized by the National Fire Academy in accordance with the standards established by the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education model core curriculum under the U.S. Fire Administration, 16825 S. Seton Ave., Emmitsburg, MD, 21727; Telephone: 800-238-3358, 301-447-1000; .
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology program is accredited by the of , under the commission's General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
The Associate of Science in Engineering Fundamentals is accredited by the of , under the commission's General Criteria with no applicable program criteria.
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering is accredited by the of , under the commission's General Criteria and Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Physics, and Engineering Science Program Criteria.
The bachelor's degree program in Homeland Security is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Emergency Management & Homeland Security Education (CAEMHSE), 1589 Skeet Club Road, Suite 102-109, High Point, NC 27265;
The bachelor of science in Interdisciplinary Studies and master of science in Human Factors is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300;
The bachelor of science in Interdisciplinary Studies is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300;
The M.S. in Occupational Safety Management program is accredited by the of , under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Safety and Similarly Named Programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management, the Master of Science in Project Management, the Master of Science in Engineering Management, with the Project Management Certificate, and the Graduate Project Management Certificate are accredited by the Project Management Institute Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), 14 Campus Boulevard, Newtown Square, PA, 19073; Telephone: 610-355-1601;
The Bachelor of Science in Unmanned Systems Applications is recognized by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS), No.4 Hamilton Place, London W1J 7BQ, United Kingdom T: +44 (0)20 7670 4300;
ERAU Asia Institute is registered with , under registration number 201940397D with a period of registration from 02 Feb 2025 to 01 Feb 2029, to deliver the following courses in a blended modality: Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics, Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Master of Science in Aeronautics, Master of Business Administration in Aviation, and Master of Science in Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability.
The EduTrust Certification Scheme is a voluntary scheme administered by SSG for Private Education Institutions (PEIs) in Singapore. The scheme provides a framework for private education institutions to differentiate themselves as having achieved higher standards in key areas of management and provision of educational services. EduTrust is a requirement to offer undergraduate degree programs and a prerequisite to allowing international students to apply for a Student Pass. ERAU Asia Institute received its first four-year EduTrust certification on 01 Feb 2023.
State Authorizations
Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University is authorized to operate physical campuses in 29 states. For information on specific authorizations or licensure status for any state or the contact information for a particular state or licensing entity, please visit state authorizations or contact the Office of State Authorizations at 386-226-9096 or wwstatea@erau.edu.
Complaints/Inquiries
Constituent complaints related to possible accreditation violations can be addressed to the listed accreditors using the contact information included above.
Please note: Normal inquiries or complaints about the institution or any campus (such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc.) should be addressed directly to the campus’s offices and not to an accreditor's office.
| Daytona Beach | 386-226-6000 |
| Prescott | 928-777-3728 |
| Worldwide | 386-226-6910 |
| Online | 800-522-6787 |
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Dr. Will MillerAssociate Vice President for Continuous Improvement and Institutional Performance
SACSCOC Liaison