Embry-Riddle offers seven areas of study — all grounded in the industries that are hiring. Whether you're drawn to aerospace engineering, cybersecurity, aviation management or the sciences, every program is designed around what employers actually need.
You'll learn from faculty who are active researchers, licensed pilots and industry professionals. You'll work in labs, flight simulators, wind tunnels and cutting-edge facilities. And you'll graduate ready — not just credentialed.
Applied Science
Research drives the advancement of civilization — and it's at the core of every applied science and math program at Embry-Riddle. Bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs are built for analytical thinkers and problem solvers, grounded in fundamentals that transfer across any industry.
Train for a career at the center of global aviation. Aviation degree programs are built around current standards and future demands, with hands-on access to modern aircraft, simulation centers, airspace labs and advanced maintenance and avionics facilities.
Business expertise sets aviation and aerospace professionals apart — and Embry-Riddle delivers both. From management and finance to data science and business analytics, programs are designed with a unique aviation focus while preparing graduates for success in any industry.
From smartphones to spacecraft, computing technology powers the modern world — and Embry-Riddle prepares students to advance it. Undergraduate programs offer hands-on experience in world-class facilities and graduate programs build expertise through research, application and rigorous curricula.
Engineers shape the future — and Embry-Riddle's programs prepare students to lead that work. With hands-on learning from the first semester, students don't just study theory; they apply it — designing, building, testing and troubleshooting real-world solutions alongside world-renowned faculty.
Cyber threats, natural disasters, criminal acts and occupational hazards demand highly trained professionals — and Embry-Riddle has been preparing them for over a decade. Programs develop the analytical skills and technical acumen employers need through hnds-on learning, internships and co-ops that build both real-world experience and lasting professional connections.
Space exploration is entering a new era — and Embry-Riddle is preparing the professionals who will define it. Space-related degree programs connect students with peers, faculty and industry leaders including NASA, SpaceX and Virgin Galactic, backed by hands-on research, internships and advanced facilities.
A national leader in aviation, aerospace and STEM, we are training the workforce of tomorrow and blazing trails in discovery and exploration. Embry‑Riddle continues to earn top distinctions across all three campuses in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 rankings.
From your first class to your final semester, Embry-Riddle's colleges, faculty and hands-on programs are designed around one goal — getting you ready for what comes next.
You'll learn from professors who are active researchers, licensed pilots and industry veterans. You'll work in labs, simulators and facilities built for the real world. And when you walk across that stage, you'll already know where you're going.
Colleges That Create Opportunities
Colleges That Create Opportunities
Embry-Riddle's colleges aren't just academic units — they're communities of experts, innovators, and practitioners united by a passion for flight, technology and discovery.
Our professors don't just teach — they've led. From NASA engineers to airline captains to Fortune 500 executives, Embry-Riddle faculty bring the real world into every classroom.
Beyond the classroom, Embry‑Riddle has prepared us through countless networking opportunities: in-house events, company engagements, United Week, Boeing Week, guest speakers and career expos. Each event helped me grow more confident in myself, sharpen my communication skills and build a professional network."
Patricia (Patty) Palacios Anez (’26), B.S. in Aviation Business Administration
Beyond the classroom, Embry‑Riddle has prepared us through countless networking opportunities: in-house events, company engagements, United Week, Boeing Week, guest speakers and career expos. Each event helped me grow more confident in myself, sharpen my communication skills and build a professional network."
