Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
A good fit for students considering a private nonprofit institution in Florida. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $70,300 within 10 years.
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About This School
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private nonprofit institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida with approximately 7,860 undergraduate students enrolled. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 65%. The average net price after financial aid is $41,272 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $70,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
This is a strong option for students dead-set on an aviation or aerospace career — the $70,300 median earnings at 10 years out is solid, and the relatively low median debt of $14,250 makes the investment more manageable than at many comparable private schools. That said, the 67% graduation rate means roughly 1 in 3 students doesn't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing to the $40,289 annual net price. If you're passionate about flight or aerospace engineering, the focused environment pays off; if you're undecided about the field, look elsewhere.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates earn most above the national rate in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology ($82,023 vs $50,523 nationally), and most below it in Computer Engineering ($105,527 vs $109,015).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Transportation | 586 | $90,495 | $85,825 | +$4,670 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 304 | $95,552 | $98,207 | −$2,655 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 88 | $96,331 | $92,135 | +$4,196 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 74 | $83,749 | $68,257 | +$15,492 |
| Homeland Security | 70 | $71,014 | $70,193 | +$821 |
| Military Systems and Maintenance Technology | 25 | $72,903 | $75,390 | −$2,487 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 20 | $99,450 | $100,647 | −$1,197 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 19 | $82,023 | $50,523 | +$31,500 |
| Engineering Physics | 18 | $94,084 | $89,154 | +$4,930 |
| Computer Engineering | 18 | $105,527 | $109,015 | −$3,488 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 10 | $76,421 | $60,997 | +$15,424 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,860 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
1 Aerospace Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Official Links
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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 65%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach hard to get into?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of 65%. Solid grades and a complete application give most applicants a real shot.
How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach cost?
The average net price at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is about $41,272 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has a graduation rate of 67%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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