C+

Above Average

Score: 60/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

87/100 · earnings-weighted

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

🌐 daytonabeach.erau.edu/

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach — acceptance rate 66%, tuition $40,680

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach campus, Daytona Beach, FL. Photo: Aerojimmy, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

Outcomes

B+

79/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

A+

97/100

Prestige

C+

52/100

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

11,070

Total Enrollment

67%

Graduation Rate

85%

Retention Rate

18.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

66%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, 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

66.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,257

Average SAT

Median ACT

14.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 97th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). 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-Daytona Beach

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%	#98 of 189	#72	$26,293
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering	$78,016	$99,450	-1%	#118 of 258	#76	$25,000
Security Science and Technology	$55,259	$98,996	+71%	#3 of 45	#1	$19,500
Mechanical Engineering	$73,433	$96,331	+5%	#72 of 318	#50	$26,196
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	$75,483	$95,552	-3%	#33 of 59	#22	$26,312
Engineering Physics	$56,889	$94,084	+6%	#3 of 10	#2	$22,500
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	$93,433	—	—	—	—	—
Air Transportation	$54,827	$90,495	+5%	#17 of 52	#16	$23,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$81,436	$87,797	+9%	#1 of 7	#1	$22,662
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$66,999	$83,749	+23%	#92 of 1176	#55	$22,405
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology	$41,456	$82,023	+62%	#2 of 59	#1	$23,733
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology	$41,515	$76,421	+25%	#2 of 16	#1	$25,500
International Relations and National Security Studies	$46,868	$75,520	+13%	#27 of 118	#18	$22,500
Military Systems and Maintenance Technology	$52,897	$72,903	-3%	—	—	$25,000
Homeland Security	$48,676	$71,014	+1%	#13 of 33	#10	$20,500
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies	$41,524	—	—	—	—	$26,000

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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Avg home value near campus: $182,648
Avg rent near campus: $1,449/mo — vs ~$902/mo campus room rate
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🏆 Where Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Ranks

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

🥇

Aerospace Physiology and Medicine

of 1 schools

🥈

Air and Space Operations Technology

of 2 schools

🥈

Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other

of 2 schools

Computational Mathematics

of 7 schools

Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

#11

#13

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

of 38 schools

#26

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$40,680	$40,680
Room	$8,120
Board	$5,550
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$62,936	$62,936

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

21%

Receive Pell Grants

55%

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 633 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 413 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 123 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 103 grads/yr Applied Psychology 55 grads/yr Homeland Security 51 grads/yr Aerospace Physiology and Medicine 38 grads/yr Computer Science 35 grads/yr Engineering Physics/Applied Physics 31 grads/yr Air and Space Operations Technology 31 grads/yr Computational Mathematics 28 grads/yr Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 27 grads/yr Air Traffic Controller 21 grads/yr Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 20 grads/yr Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 18 grads/yr Data Science, General 18 grads/yr Computer Software Engineering 18 grads/yr Civil Engineering, Other 18 grads/yr Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 14 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach'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

Mechanical engineers

$102k/yr 293,100 jobs

Cost estimators

$77k/yr 221,400 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Psychologists, all other

$118k/yr 55,300 jobs

Student Demographics

11,070

Total Students

29%

Women

70%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%

Hispanic 11%

Black 3%

Asian 4%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 11%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 91%

Hybrid (Some Online) 8%

Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 70%

25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has an acceptance rate of 66%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

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

Tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach 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-Daytona Beach?

The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach a good school?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (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-Daytona Beach?

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a total enrollment of 11,070 students.

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