ERAU—Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL
Daytona Beach, FL
Explore the science of aviation and aerospace
Aerospace Engineering and Aeronautical Science (professional pilot) are the most popular majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, but if it concerns any aspect of aviation and aerospace, students will find it here. From business and meteorology to uncrewed aircraft systems, dedicated faculty lead small classes in studies that prepare future graduates for in-demand careers. In fact, 95% of our students are employed or pursuing higher education within one year of graduation.
State-of-the-art facilities, including the largest university telescope in the state of Florida, support student studies and research. The MicaPLEX Research Center is home to several wind tunnels and a business incubator. The fleet of aircraft includes Cessna 172s and Diamond DA 42 and flight training devices supplement flight training providing efficiency and cost savings.
Career focus
Leading companies including Boeing, SpaceX, Honeywell, the commerical airlines, and governmental organizations actively recruit ERAU students because they know they’ll find the specialized knowledge and passion they seek in our students and graduates. Hands-on studies allow students to apply technical skills in a team environment—experiences that sets them apart from others.
Campus life
Located just minutes from the beaches along the eastern coast, the Daytona Beach campus enjoys year-round mild weather, perfect for flying and fun in the sun. More than 100 student clubs and organizations offer opportunities for connecting with friends and for professional advancement. Nineteen sports teams compete in NCAA Division II, and there are many intramural, club, and recreational sports to keep Eagles fit. Nearly half the student population lives on campus in one of eight residence hall complexes, all with easy access to classes and eating establishments, like the popular Propellers Food Truck. Army, Navy, and Air Force ROTC opportunities are also available, some including generous scholarship package.
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Ranked #5 among "Best Regional Colleges" in the South | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
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Ranked #5 among the "Best Aerospace Engineering Programs" in the nation | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
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Ranked #1 among "Best Universities For a Bachelor’s Degree" based on earning potential in Florida, and #175 in the country | Payscale, 2024 |
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Ranked #1 among the "Most Innovative Schools" in the country | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
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Ranked #13 among the "Best Online Bachelor's Programs," included on the list for eight consecutive years | U.S. News & World Report, 2025 |
• Two residential campuses: One in the scenic high desert of Prescott, Arizona, and one along the Atlantic Ocean in Daytona Beach, Florida
• Home to the largest professional flight program in the nation
• First and only Aerospace Physiology Pre-med program in the nation
• Largest Aerospace Engineering program in the nation
• Specialized curriculum geared toward in-demand careers in aviation, aerospace, security and intelligence, and business
• State-of-the-art labs, fleet and flight training devices, including the largest university telescope in the state of Florida and an 8 ½ acre aircraft accident investigation lab in Arizona
• ABET-accredited engineering programs
• Air Force and Army ROTC offered on both campuses
• Navy ROTC is offered on the Daytona Beach campus
"The Union has absolutely affected my student life for the better. Between classes, I go there to do homework, catch up with friends, get some food, or play ping-pong. I love the expansive design of the main lobby with a three-story atrium."
"I joined the Honors Program because I wanted to be the best of the best. This decision started a chain of opportunities, projects, and leadership roles—all of them bigger and better than I could have ever imagined."
"I operated the SARA ground-based telescope remotely through the astrophysics lab on campus. Alone in the lab at two o’clock in the morning, I felt inspired and awed by the work that I was doing."
"For each of the four launches, all the interns met at the top of LC-39A to watch liftoff. It was pretty wild standing on the pad where Apollo 11 launched to watch the completion of a mission we all played a role in."