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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, Florida · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$65,391

Acceptance Rate

66%

Graduation Rate

66%

Annual Tuition

$42,304

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach earn a median of $84,131 ten years after entry — 55% above the national median. Acceptance rate 66.3%, average SAT score 1257, in-state tuition $42,304.

At a Glance

Total Students

7,535

Retention Rate

86%

Faculty Ratio

18

Financial Aid

31%

Median Debt

$23,666

Campus Setting

City

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores

Average SAT Score

1,257

SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)

580–670

SAT Math (middle 50%)

580–690

ACT Composite (middle 50%)

24–30

Institution Overview

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is a private, non-profit institution with 7,535 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 66.3% and a graduation rate of 65.5%. The retention rate is 85.5%. The in-state tuition is $42,304.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $67,135. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $65,391, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $84,131. The median debt for students is $23,666, and 30.7% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$67k

1 YEAR

$65k

5 YEARS

$84k

10 YEARS

Top 9% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates earn a median salary of $67,135. Five years after graduation, the median salary is $65,391. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $84,131. The median debt for graduates is $23,666.

The university has a student body of 7,535 students. The acceptance rate is 66.3%, and the graduation rate is 65.5%. The retention rate is 85.5%. The in-state tuition is $42,304, and 30.7% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Air Transportation

Graduates 516 / yr
Median Salary $91,764

Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Graduates 255 / yr
Median Salary $75,483

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 121 / yr
Median Salary $86,536

Mechanical Engineering

Graduates 96 / yr
Median Salary $73,433

Homeland Security

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $48,676

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Graduates 63 / yr
Median Salary $79,874

Engineering Physics

Graduates 37 / yr
Median Salary $56,889

Computer Engineering

Graduates 36 / yr
Median Salary $79,276

Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

Graduates 28 / yr
Median Salary $78,016

Military Systems and Maintenance Technology

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $52,897

Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology

Graduates 21 / yr
Median Salary $41,515

Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $74,063

Security Science and Technology

Graduates 12 / yr
Median Salary $94,550

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Graduates 9 / yr
Median Salary $41,524

Systems Engineering

Graduates 7 / yr
Median Salary $115,154

Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $81,436

International Relations and National Security Studies

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $46,868

Management Information Systems and Services

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $78,444

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians

Graduates 0 / yr
Median Salary $93,433

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Campus Location

Daytona Beach, Florida

Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach is located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The campus is in a city setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach has an acceptance rate of 66.3%.