Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, USA

Overview

History, Affiliations & Rankings
 
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was founded in 1926. It is a private university. Both bachelor's and master's programs in business offered by the university are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is ranked #11 in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges among Regional Universities South by the US News ranking and World Report 2020 Edition. Times Higher Education ranks it 801–1000th World University Rankings 2020

Infrastructure, Campus & Courses
 
The University setting is a city and the campus size is 289 acres. The University has campuses in Arizona, Daytona Beach, Prescott, and Florida. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University offers security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, late-night transport/escort service, non-remedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance.
The programs offered by the University are of air traffic management, aeronautical science, applied meteorology, flight operations, and airport management. The campus also holds different short term programs on aviation that are taught in classrooms by the experts in the industry.
 
Accomplishments & Alumni
 
The university has fully accredited courses specializing in aviation and aerospace. The courses are accredited by the Aviation accreditation board International (AABI). In addition, the courses in aeronautics, air traffic management, applied meteorology, and aerospace studies are also certified by the Federal Aviation Administration.

Notable alumni are Nicole Stott, Jerry Doyle, Greg Feith, Scott O'Grady and many more.
 
 Student Diversity & Visiting Companies
 
The University has a total enrollment of 5,984 undergraduates. The gender distribution is 77% male students and 23% female students. Also, with 15.8% of students coming from countries other than the USA, the university welcomes diversity and is a perfect destination for international students. 

Employers are invited to attend this premier aviation and non-profit organization hiring event, where more than 1,600 job seekers come to search for internships, entry-level, mid-career and experienced positions. Top employers include Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Delta Airlines, and many more.