Your Future in Aviation Starts Here
At Prescott College of Aviation, students learn in one of the most unique training environments in the nation—a high-altitude, four-season setting that builds skill, adaptability and confidence.
Located in northern Arizona, the Prescott Campus offers direct access to complex terrain, dynamic weather and diverse airspace, providing future aviation professionals with a level of real-world preparation that’s hard to match.
Our programs blend rigorous academics with hands-on experience through advanced training fleets, high-fidelity simulation and labs. With small class sizes and a tight-knit aviation community, students benefit from guided mentorship and individualized support from faculty who bring decades of operational expertise to the classroom.
Whether you’re preparing for a career in flight, air traffic management, advancing aviation safety or exploring the evolving world of uncrewed and autonomous systems, Prescott provides an environment built for growth. Here, you gain the skills to operate, innovate and lead in a challenging and dynamic industry, all while training in one of the most scenic regions in the country.
Innovative Degree Programs
Built for the Aviation Industry of Tomorrow
From collaborating with NASA to pioneering advances in drone technology, College of Aviation students are immersed in applied coursework designed around real-world challenges. Programs span aeronautical science, air traffic management, applied meteorology, uncrewed aircraft systems and safety science.
Graduates leave with the advanced technical knowledge, decision-making skills and industry connections to excel in the most in-demand roles in aviation. Explore our degree programs and find the path built for your goals.
Pushing the Envelope of Possibility
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A World Leader in Aviation Education
Embry-Riddle's College of Aviation at the Prescott Campus stands at the forefront of aviation education, offering specialized degree programs built on decades of industry leadership. Students access the same aircraft, simulation equipment and laboratories aviation professionals use every day — not in a few years, but from day one.
With a curriculum rooted in safety, leadership and innovation, the College of Aviation prepares graduates to meet the rapidly evolving demands of the aviation industry. Our faculty bring real-world expertise from commercial, military and government aviation — connecting classroom theory directly to career-ready practice.
Small class sizes mean deeper relationships, more personalized instruction and a learning environment that fosters the critical thinking and technical precision the aviation industry demands.
Accreditation
Embry-Riddle is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.
We’re also proud to hold program-specific accreditation through the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI) for our Aeronautical Science bachelor’s degree. AABI accreditation affirms that our degrees meet rigorous industry and educational standards, ensuring our graduates are prepared to lead and innovate in the field.
Learn more on our University Accreditation page.
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Student Spotlight
Being surrounded by aviation during my college experience has kept me focused on my dreams... Every professor, faculty member and student in the Air Traffic Management program has made such a big impact. Their mentorship and industry knowledge have shaped the student I am today."
Francesca Keel ('25), B.S. Air Traffic Management
I had a great experience here through the flight training and through all the classes I've taken on campus with my degree. I learned more than I ever thought I would."
Josh Rebel ('19, '22), B.S. Aeronautical Science, M.S. Aerospace Human Factors
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Prescott CampusCollege of Aviation
3700 Willow Creek Rd.
Prescott, AZ 86301