Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA)

Boeing forecasts 558,000 new pilot jobs worldwide by the year 2034. Along with the increased pilot hiring, the company anticipates a need for 609,000 maintenance technicians.

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics (BSA) degree is designed specifically for students who work, have worked, or desire to work in aviation-related careers. For students with existing aviation-related knowledge and skills, this degree acknowledges a student's valuable acquired experience through the award of advanced standing prior-learning credit. The curriculum then builds on those skills and knowledge. The program also provides an opportunity for those students new to aviation to acquire aviation-specific knowledge through aviation-related coursework.

The aviation industry knows about and respects Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and our graduates, whether for positions as pilots, air traffic management, meteorology, safety, business, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment categories in support of air transportation are expected to grow by 25 percent through 2022.

Students pursue a variety of co-ops and internships with airline, aviation, and air transportation companies focused on safety, training, operations, dispatch, and transportation.

Embry-Riddle is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Aeronautics students can minor in a range of specialties, depending on their campus affiliation, like Unmanned Aircraft System, Aviation Maintenance, and Air traffic Control. See our list of Minors according to campus.

About Aeronautics at the Daytona Beach, FL Campus

This Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program at the Daytona Beach Campus combines a student’s aviation work experience with aviation courses and general and professional development courses. This degree is housed in the Department of Aeronautical Science in the Daytona Beach Campus College of Aviation.

Students can simultaneously earn a high-quality, industry-recognized, four-year degree and their flight ratings.

The degree program with a flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to Aeronautics students.

To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Air Traffic Management, Applied Meteorology (aviation-related), Aviation Maintenance Science, Commercial Space Operations, Cooperative Education, Flight, Homeland Security, Safety (aviation-related), Simulation, Space Studies, or Unmanned Aircraft Systems Science.

Attend classes in dynamic, aviation-related labs and facilities.

The Daytona Beach Campus maintains a modern fleet of aircraft and a host of advanced flight simulation devices with advanced visual systems.

The Campus is adjacent to the Daytona Beach International Airport and is close to NASA and Kennedy Space Center.

Students are eligible to participate in study abroad programs.

About Aeronautics at the Prescott, AZ Campus

This Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics program at the Prescott Campus is a combination of a student’s learning and experience with aviation-related careers, whether in fixed-wing, rotary-wing, air traffic control, or other areas of aviation. The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree is housed in the Department of Applied Aviation Sciences in the Prescott Campus College of Aviation. To complete the Area of Concentration (AOC), in addition to any prior learning credit, students may select from courses in Aeronautical Science, Flight, Air Traffic Management, Safety (aviation-related), or Applied Meteorology (aviation-related).

At the Prescott Campus, students can earn a high-quality, industry-known, four-year degree and their flight ratings simultaneously.

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics degree program with a flight minor is approved for the Restricted Airline Transport Pilot certificate program. The FAA-approved ATP-CTP course is available to BSA students.

Prescott Aeronautics students attend classes in dynamic, aviation-related labs and facilities.

The Campus maintains a modern fleet of aircraft and a host of advanced flight simulation devices with advanced visual systems.

Any student is welcome and encouraged to participate in the research of their choice and present their project at A3IRCon sponsored by Embry-Riddle.

About Aeronautics at the Worldwide & Online Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is a multidisciplinary online or on-campus degree program that combines previous work experience with courses of study in human factors, security, aviation safety, occupational safety and health, air traffic control, aircraft maintenance, and aeronautical science. The Aeronautics program at Embry-Riddle Worldwide is housed in the College of Aeronautics' Undergraduate Studies department.

Electives allow students to tailor degrees to particular interests and career goals and are closely mapped to the career needs of the student and the demands of the industries they serve.

Students can earn more than a quarter of the required semester hours from the prior learning experience and receive their bachelor’s degree in as few as three years.

At the Worldwide & Online Campus, you can structure your education around your lifestyle, taking classes where you want and when you want.

For students who choose to pursue their master’s degree, a 4+1 degree option is available.

Students can strengthen their aviation knowledge, credentials, and experience base by adding several minor courses of study.

Graduates from the Worldwide Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics are not eligible to apply for a restricted privileges airline transport pilot (ATP) certificate.

Discover Our History

The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University we know today is the product of a long and prestigious history.

In 1925, barnstormer John Paul Riddle met entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, and together, they formed the Embry-Riddle Company to teach the adventurous to fly. This partnership was the beginning of a vision that has produced more than 137,000 alumni who drive innovation and keep the aerospace and related industries running safely and productively.

Get to Know Our Campuses

Embry-Riddle offers a first-rate education to recent high school graduates, working adults, active service members, veterans, classroom students, and online learners.

Our campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida , and Prescott, Arizona , feature a traditional residential experience, complete with classrooms and labs, dorms and clubs, sporting events, and performances.

Embry-Riddle Online and our Worldwide Campus feature state-of-the-art online technology that offers you the flexibility of learning whenever and wherever you want.

Learning from Leaders

At Embry-Riddle, our expert professors are leaders in the industry. They share the knowledge they’ve gained from decades of industry and higher-learning experience with our students to ensure graduates have a competitive edge in the workforce.

Diversity is Important to Us

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is committed to being a global leader in diversity and inclusion in higher education.

We continually strive to recognize, respect, and celebrate the differences and cultural identities among individuals as we recruit, support, and embrace our diverse community. We work to provide a safe environment where self-expression is welcome. We aim to create a campus free of discrimination, so that networks, partnerships, and cultural competency are fostered through leadership, integrity, care, and respect. We are Embry-Riddle.

It is All in Who You Know

Whichever campus or program you choose, you will meet lifelong friends in classes, dorms, and student organizations. Our graduates work for some of the world’s biggest companies, so the relationships you make on campus can continue throughout your career.

When you earn your degree from Embry-Riddle, you become part of a network of more than 137,000 alumni who will support you throughout your working life.

Once an Eagle, Forever an Eagle.