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Air Transportation at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
If you are interested in studying Air Transportation, you may want to check out the program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 1,610 air transportation degrees were granted at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
Online & Distance Learning at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Many students take online classes at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide. Of 12,770 students, 11,757 (92%) studied exclusively online and 788 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Air Transportation Rankings at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Use these rankings to compare Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide’s Air Transportation program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 120 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 13 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #16 of 33 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 33 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #66 of 118 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 120 |
Earnings for Air Transportation Graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Students who complete Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide’s Air Transportation program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $59,449 |
| 2 years | $57,138 |
| 3 years | $68,473 |
| 4 years | $76,286 |
| 5 years | $89,137 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Air Transportation graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide report median earnings of $76,286, compared with $80,376 for all Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates — about 5% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Air Transportation graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is $20,375.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Air Transportation graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, by degree type.
Program-wide, Air Transportation graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are 14% women (226) and 86% men (1,384).
Air Transportation Associate’s Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Of the 275 associate’s air transportation graduates at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, 13% were women (35) and 87% were men (240).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation associate’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 135 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 52 |
| Black / African American | 33 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 15 |
| International (Nonresident) | 10 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Minority students account for 42% of Air Transportation associate’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, above the national average of 31%.*
Air Transportation Bachelor’s Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Among the 901 bachelor’s air transportation degrees awarded at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, 12% were women (106) and 88% were men (795).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 455 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 156 |
| Black / African American | 62 |
| Asian | 27 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 47 |
| International (Nonresident) | 96 |
| Unknown | 53 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Air Transportation bachelor’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, above the national average of 25%.*
Air Transportation Master’s Program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Among the 376 master’s air transportation degrees awarded at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, 19% were women (72) and 81% were men (304).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Air Transportation master’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 187 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 47 |
| Black / African American | 24 |
| Asian | 13 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 14 |
| International (Nonresident) | 75 |
| Unknown | 15 |
Minority students account for 26% of Air Transportation master’s degree recipients at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, higher than the national average of 25%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Air Transportation Concentrations at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
This Air Transportation program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Air Transportation | 1,559 |
| Airline Pilot & Flight Crew | 2 |
| Aviation Management & Operations | 45 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot. | 4 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Air Transportation Graduates
Graduates of the Air Transportation program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Air Transportation graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | $58,648 |
| Airfield Operations Specialists | $54,884 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants | $52,658 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $46,187 |
| Commercial Pilots | $43,713 |
| Flight Attendants | $36,135 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.