On our campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University offers innovative undergraduate degree programs in Astronomy, Astronomy and Astrophysics, Engineering Physics, and Space Physics.
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Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe With Physics
These programs are perfect for students who are passionate about exploring celestial bodies, understanding their impact on Earth and discovering the possibilities for space travel and deeper exploration of the universe.
Prepare for a future in research, technology and scientific discovery of the physical sciences with a globally recognized leader in aerospace and STEM.
Fast Facts
Campus Availability: Daytona Beach, Florida | Prescott, Arizona
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Career Outcomes: Astrophysicists, Planetary Scientists, Launch Operations Specialists
Credit Hours: 120-127
Learning Modality: In-Person (Florida and Arizona)
Featured Programs
B.S. in Astronomy
Explore the universe through real research and telescope observations. Use our elite campus observatory and prepare for careers in space science or graduate study in astronomy.
B.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Gain a strong foundation in physics and astronomy through classroom learning and hands-on labs. Graduate ready for careers in math, physics, optics, astrophysics and instrumentation.
Physics and Astronomy Programs
Embry‑Riddle is proud to offer the following undergraduate degrees in physics:
Students learn physics and astronomy through both traditional classroom and research-focused courses to understand and explore the universe. You will use the best on-campus observatory in Arizona and emerge from the program prepared to enter a variety of industrial positions as well as being well-prepared for graduate school in astronomy or related fields.
Through a combination of physics and astronomy classroom courses and hands-on laboratory experiences, you will graduate prepared for a broad range of careers using mathematics, physics, optics, astronomy, astrophysics and instrumentation.
This program combines fundamental and advanced physics principles with hands-on engineering design and problem-solving techniques with applications in space and beyond. Choose from two areas of concentration: Spacecraft Systems or Spacecraft Instrumentation.
The undergraduate Engineering Physics program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, .
On the Daytona Beach Campus, students study space exploration through studies including the Earth-sun environment, atmospheric sciences and laboratory plasma physics.
At the Prescott Campus, students learn about the far reaches of space through an applied physics program that includes research opportunities in gravitational and particle astrophysics.
Discover the Unknown
To me, studying space meant studying the unknown. There's so much we don’t know about the universe and it’s all there to be discovered; someone just has to do it!”
Logan Price (’26), B.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics
Key Benefits
Technology at Your Fingertips
Technology at Your Fingertips
High-tech telescopes on both campuses include a 20-inch Ritchey-Chretien telescope, a 16-inch Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope and the largest university telescope in the state of Florida.
Research Opportunities
Research Opportunities
Faculty members are active in research, and many have funding for student involvement in their projects through grants from NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other organizations.
Premier Labs & Facilities
Premier Labs & Facilities
Students get hands-on experience and apply principles learned in class in our industry-grade labs and facilities on campus.
Program Highlights
One-of-a-Kind
Our Space Physics program is the only bachelor’s program of its kind in the United States. You’ll be introduced to advanced, graduate-level topics as an undergrad.
Versatile Degrees
Engineering Physics blends engineering and physical sciences in a unique program that opens doors to all fields of engineering and mathematics.
Astronomers in Action
Students from our Astronomy programs have been published in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to groundbreaking research and even named an exoplanet found by the James Webb Space Telescope.
Program Outcomes
Embry‑Riddle graduates are highly sought after in the job market. According to the Office of Institutional Research (2023-24 cohort), 93% of students are employed or continuing their education within one year of graduation. Many Physics and Astronomy graduates pursue advanced degrees to prepare for research and academic careers.
Notable Employers
Blue Origin
The Boeing Company
Honeywell Aerospace
General Electric
Lockheed Martin
NASA - Johnson Space Center
Northrop Grumman
U.S. Department of Energy
U.S. Military
Notable Careers
Data Analyst
Mechanical Engineer
Optical Engineer
Physicist
Project Engineer
Research Analyst
Research Assistant
Software Developer
Systems Engineer
Scholarships and Aid
Did you know that 94% of Embry‑Riddle first-year students receive some form of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans? Millions of dollars of internal and external scholarships are disbursed to students every year.
Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career. Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured that an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.
To me, studying space meant studying the unknown. There's so much we don’t know about the universe and it’s all there to be discovered; someone just has to do it!” Logan Price (’26), B.S. in Astronomy and Astrophysics
