Excel in an Emerging Field

Our program covers autonomous systems in the land, sea, sky and space domains, allowing you to explore and find your area of interest. After building a strong foundation in the operational and technical aspects of uncrewed systems usage, you'll be ready to pursue advanced programs or career paths and prosper in this field.

Upon completion of the Associate of Science in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems (UAS), students can continue their higher education journey with an online bachelor's degree in Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems or in-person bachelor's programs for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, available on both of Embry-Riddle’s residential campuses.

Program Details

Offered at the Worldwide & Online Campus

This comprehensive program is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of uncrewed systems usage. Our focus is on laying a UAS foundation that sets graduates up to excel in the uncrewed aircraft systems industry and in higher education.

Embry-Riddle's Worldwide & Online Campus provides a diverse range of online degree programs offering flexibility and quality education, aiming to engage, inspire and excite students, with the unique advantage of forging meaningful connections with peers, professors and industry professionals.




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Career Opportunities

As uncrewed and autonomous technologies continue to expand across air, land and sea operations, professionals with foundational knowledge in these systems are needed to support operations, manage technology and help meet the growing demands of this evolving field.
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What You’ll Learn

What You’ll Learn

Courses examine challenges found when dealing with uncrewed systems technology, including the technological, economic, legal, social, political and environmental aspects of the field.
UAS students are taught to build and fly drones

Example Careers and Employers

Example Careers and Employers

Example roles in this field include:

  • Accident Investigator
  • Acquisition Specialist
  • Intelligence (Sensor Data) Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Uncrewed Systems Operations Planner

In Trending Industries:

  • Agriculture
  • Defense
  • Market Research
  • Transportation and Telecommunications
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Salary Information

Salary Information

The average salary is $74,997 for Worldwide associate degree students employed within one year of program completion.

Source: Institutional Research, 2023-2024 Cohort 

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Which Uncrewed Systems Career Is Right for You?

With an Uncrewed Systems degree from Embry-Riddle, you can find your niche in a variety of innovative and growing fields.
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Still exploring your future options? Here are some other programs that might interest you:
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Launch Your Career with a UAS Degree

Learn how Embry‑Riddle prepares students for work with UAS (Uncrewed Aircraft Systems) and sUAS (Small Uncrewed Aircraft Systems).

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