by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide stacks up against peers offering air transportation.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is the best school in the country for air transportation. More specifically it was ranked #66 out of 118 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Air Transportation Associate Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Air Transportation Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Air Transportation Schools in Florida | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Air Transportation Associate Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Air Transportation Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Air Transportation Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Air Transportation Schools in Florida | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide conferred 901 bachelor’s degrees in air transportation.
Air Transportation graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $76,286 a year. This is lower than $80,376, the median for all majors at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
To complete a bachelor’s at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, air transportation graduates take on a median debt of $20,375 in student loans. This is below $21,992, the typical median for all majors at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,728 | $12,072 |
| Fees | $25 | $25 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 87% of air transportation associate’s degrees went to men and 13% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation associate’s degree graduates at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide were White. Approximately 49% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide with a associate’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 33 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
| White | 135 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 33 |
Among recent graduates, 88% of air transportation bachelor’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation bachelor’s degree graduates at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are White. Approximately 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide with a bachelor’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 62 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 156 |
| White | 455 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 96 |
| Other Races | 105 |
In the most recent graduating class, 81% of air transportation master’s degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of air transportation master’s degree graduates at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide with a master’s in air transportation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 |
| White | 187 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 75 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the air transportation majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide.
This air transportation program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide offers the following related majors:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 1,559 |
| Aviation/Airway Management and Operations | 45 |
| Remote Aircraft Pilot | 4 |
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 2 |
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide granted 1,559 degrees in aeronautics/aviation/aerospace science and technology, general in the latest year of data — 13% to women and 87% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide granted 45 completions in aviation/airway management and operations in the most recent reporting year — 44% to women and 56% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (56%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide granted 4 degrees in remote aircraft pilot in the latest year of data — 25% to women and 75% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%). This count includes degrees completed through distance education.
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide awarded 2 completions in airline/commercial/professional pilot and flight crew in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%). Some of these were earned through distance education.
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