Build Your Future in Aerospace Engineering
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering (BSAE) empowers you to become an innovator and problem solver shaping the future of aerospace. At ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ, you’ll gain the skills to tackle complex challenges in aircraft design, propulsion and spacecraft systems, with hands-on experience from the start and opportunities to participate in research, competitions and internships.
From defense and commercial flight to the future of space exploration, aerospace engineering is one of the most impactful fields — driving our world today and shaping the innovation of tomorrow and beyond.
Program Details
The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering is offered at the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus and the Prescott, Arizona, campus of ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ.
You’ll build a strong foundation in engineering theory and hands-on design while learning in aviation-focused environments supported by expert faculty and industry-connected resources.
The Aerospace Engineering department is the largest of its kind in the country, with students benefiting from state-of-the-art resources — the same tools in use by aerospace engineering professionals around the globe.
Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus offers combined and accelerated degree programs that allow well-qualified students the chance to begin graduate work in a master’s program while finishing their bachelor’s degree. First-year students must complete the College of Engineering’s Freshman Engineering Program before continuing with their Aerospace Engineering courses.
Tracks
The Daytona Beach Campus offers four track options for the Aerospace Engineering degree:
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Aeronautics: Focuses on aerodynamics with wind tunnel experience, aircraft design and analysis and the stability, controllability and flight testing of aircraft.
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Astronautics: Focuses on orbital mechanics, spacecraft controls, rocket propulsion and structural analysis.
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Jet Propulsion: Focuses on air-breathing propulsion, including turbojets, turbofans and ramjet engines.
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Rocket Propulsion: Focuses on spacecraft propulsion associated with launch vehicles and space exploration.
Accreditation
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.
Details about Program Educational Outcomes, Student Learning Outcomes and Enrollment Data can be found on our Aerospace Engineering Program Accreditation Information page.
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The Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the Prescott Campus empowers students to excel in various aspects of the field, offering a dynamic learning environment with high-tech facilities such as the Aerospace Experimentation and Fabrication Building (AXFAB) and state-of-the-art labs.
The Aerospace Engineering program is housed in the Department of Aerospace Engineering in the Prescott College of Engineering. First-year students must complete the College of Engineering’s Freshman Engineering Program before continuing with their Aerospace Engineering courses.
Tracks
The Prescott Campus offers two track options for the Aerospace Engineering degree:
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Aeronautics: Focuses on aerodynamics with wind tunnel experience, aircraft design and analysis and the stability, controllability and flight testing of aircraft.
- Astronautics: Focuses on orbital mechanics, spacecraft controls, rocket propulsion and structural analysis.
Accreditation
The Aerospace Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of .
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Credits129
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Methods of Study
- In-Person
Explore This Campus
Career Opportunities
As aircraft and space systems become more advanced and missions grow more complex, professionals trained in aerospace engineering are needed to design, test and improve the technologies that keep the world flying.
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