C+

Above Average

Score: 56/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

88/100 · earnings-weighted

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Prescott, Arizona 86301

🌐 prescott.erau.edu/

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott — acceptance rate 75%, tuition $40,680

Outcomes

B+

80/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

52/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

42/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,286

Total Enrollment

70%

Graduation Rate

84%

Retention Rate

17.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

75%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$84,131

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$65,391

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$23,666

Median debt at graduation

67.8%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,250

Average SAT

Median ACT

18.3%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 28% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 96th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AZ wage index 0.95). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Computer Engineering	$79,276	$105,527	-3%	#97 of 189	#91	$26,293
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	$78,016	$99,450	-1%	#117 of 258	#115	$25,000
Security Science and Technology	$55,259	$98,996	+71%	#2 of 45	#3	$19,500
Mechanical Engineering	$73,433	$96,331	+5%	#71 of 318	#77	$26,196
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	$75,483	$95,552	-3%	#32 of 59	#35	$26,312
Air Transportation	$54,827	$90,495	+5%	#16 of 52	#19	$23,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$66,999	$83,749	+23%	#91 of 1176	#81	$22,405
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$41,456	$82,023	+62%	#1 of 59	#2	$23,733
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology	$41,515	$76,421	+25%	#1 of 16	#2	$25,500
International Relations and National Security Studies	$46,868	$75,520	+13%	#26 of 118	#20	$22,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $534,808
Avg rent near campus: $1,945/mo — vs ~$933/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#17

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$40,680	$40,680
Room	$8,400
Board	$5,702
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$63,268	$63,268

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

16%

Receive Pell Grants

49%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 225 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 149 grads/yr International Relations and Affairs 56 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 43 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 36 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 27 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 21 grads/yr Physics, Other 12 grads/yr Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 11 grads/yr Forensic Psychology 10 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 9 grads/yr Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation 9 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8 grads/yr Forensic Science and Technology 7 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 7 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 6 grads/yr Air Traffic Controller 6 grads/yr Astronomy 6 grads/yr Industrial and Organizational Psychology 4 grads/yr Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's top programs commonly pursue.

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

$102k/yr 216,700 jobs

Architectural and engineering managers

$168k/yr 212,500 jobs

Aerospace engineers

$135k/yr 71,600 jobs

Engineering teachers, postsecondary

$106k/yr 50,300 jobs

Political scientists

$139k/yr 6,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Political science teachers, postsecondary

$95k/yr 21,800 jobs

Mechanical engineers

$102k/yr 293,100 jobs

Student Demographics

3,286

Total Students

28%

Women

92%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 56%

Hispanic 16%

Black 2%

Asian 7%

Two or More 8%

Non-Resident 9%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 89%

Hybrid (Some Online) 10%

Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 92%

25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has an acceptance rate of 75%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?

Tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is $40,680 for in-state students and $40,680 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?

The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott a good school?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has a total enrollment of 3,286 students. Most students (92%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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