Average

Score: 48/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

69/100 · earnings-weighted

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Daytona Beach, Florida 32114

🌐 worldwide.erau.edu/

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide — acceptance rate 62%, tuition $11,640

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

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 22%

Outcomes

51/100

Affordability

50/100

Resources

53/100

Experience

41/100

Prestige

40/100

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

12,268

Total Enrollment

22%

Graduation Rate

67%

Retention Rate

22.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

62%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

20.6%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

1,148

Average SAT

25.5%

Students receiving Pell grants

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

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among similar 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-Worldwide

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
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering	$75,483	$95,552	-3%	#34 of 59	#23	$26,312
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians	$93,433	—	—	—	—	—
Air Transportation	$54,827	$90,495	+5%	#18 of 52	#17	$23,250
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians	$81,436	$87,797	+9%	#2 of 7	#2	$22,662
Business Administration, Management and Operations	$66,999	$83,749	+23%	#93 of 1176	#56	$22,405
Homeland Security	$48,676	$71,014	+1%	#14 of 33	#11	$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.

For parents & investors

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $182,648
Avg rent near campus: $1,449/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32114 (6.2% cap, Daytona Beach)

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🏆 Where Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Ranks

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

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Space Systems Operations

of 3 schools

Applied Engineering

of 7 schools

Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician

of 10 schools

#10

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

of 32 schools

#14

Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

of 17 schools

#21

Applied Psychology

of 30 schools

#21

Aviation/Airway Management and Operations

of 22 schools

#25

Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

of 26 schools

#26

Project Management

of 42 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$11,640	$11,640

Financial Aid

35%

Receive Any Aid

22%

Receive Pell Grants

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 1,559 grads/yr Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician 401 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 233 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 204 grads/yr Project Management 186 grads/yr Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 145 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 130 grads/yr Applied Psychology 88 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 83 grads/yr Management Information Systems, General 83 grads/yr Systems Engineering 78 grads/yr Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician 76 grads/yr Applied Engineering 72 grads/yr Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 45 grads/yr Space Systems Operations 40 grads/yr Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 39 grads/yr Sustainability Studies 36 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 35 grads/yr Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 28 grads/yr Homeland Security 24 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers

$102k/yr 216,700 jobs

Aircraft mechanics and service technicians

$79k/yr 139,400 jobs

Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers

$62k/yr 33,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

12,268

Total Students

19%

Women

22%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 52%

Hispanic 18%

Black 8%

Asian 5%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 2%

Hybrid (Some Online) 6%

Fully Online 92%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 22%

25-64 (Adult) 76%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has an acceptance rate of 62%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

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

Tuition at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $11,640 for in-state students and $11,640 for out-of-state students .

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

The graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is 22%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a Repit College Score of 48/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

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

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

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

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide has a total enrollment of 12,268 students.

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