Air Transportation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 889 graduates a year
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates in air transportation earn 5% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Compares for Air Transportation
All 52 colleges reporting air transportation earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utah Valley University Orem, UT | $106,001 | $100,464 | #10 | $56,402 |
| 2 | University of North Dakota Grand Forks, ND | $104,472 | $108,236 | #2 | $46,193 |
| 3 | Utah State University Logan, UT | $103,989 | $98,557 | #12 | $33,142 |
| 4 | Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato, MN | $103,858 | $99,207 | #11 | $45,193 |
| 5 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus Portales, NM | $103,617 | $119,972 | #1 | $88,085 |
| 6 | Liberty University Lynchburg, VA | $102,096 | $92,968 | #20 | $50,629 |
| 7 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #3 | — |
| 8 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #4 | — |
| 9 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #5 | — |
| 10 | Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, OH | $99,701 | $106,396 | #6 | — |
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| 15 | University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus Norman, OK | $91,081 | $102,262 | #9 | $38,652 |
| 16 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Prescott, AZ | $90,495 | $92,985 | #19 | $54,827 |
| 17 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach Daytona Beach, FL | $90,495 | $96,320 | #16 | $54,827 |
| 18 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL | $90,495 | $96,320 | #17 | $54,827 |
| 19 | Western Michigan University Kalamazoo, MI | $89,564 | $94,435 | #18 | $34,872 |
| 20 | Lewis University Romeoville, IL | $87,197 | $85,670 | #28 | $39,228 |
| 21 | Everglades University Boca Raton, FL | $86,730 | $92,313 | #22 | $53,331 |
Other Air Transportation Credentials at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $66,957 | $83,343 | $18,750 |
| Master's Degree | $91,764 | $113,161 | $37,674 |
Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | $95,552 | $75,483 | #34 of 59 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | — | $93,433 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | $87,797 | $81,436 | #2 of 7 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $83,749 | $66,999 | #93 of 1176 |
| Homeland Security | $71,014 | $48,676 | #14 of 33 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | — | $41,524 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide air transportation graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $54,827 one year after graduating and $90,495 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide rank for air transportation?
Among 52 colleges reporting earnings for air transportation graduates, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide ranks #18 by median pay four years after graduation, and #17 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is air transportation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide worth it?
Its graduates earn 5% more than the national median for air transportation ($85,825), and the median federal debt at graduation is $23,250.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.