More selective than 50% of Florida colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $64,632. College Scorecard.
Higher than 84% of Florida colleges we cover and 72% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 99% of Florida colleges we cover and 95% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach acceptance rate & admissions
Of 10,286 applicants, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach admitted 6,818 and 1,931 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT or 24–30 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Florida residents: students may qualify for Bright Futures, the state's merit scholarship, at eligible Florida colleges. Award amounts by school are coming to this page.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach majors, earnings & careers
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach offers 29 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Science & Math · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 3
- Trades & Applied Technology · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $105,527 | $26,146 |
| Electrical Engineering | $99,450 | $25,000 |
| Security / Homeland Security | $98,996 | $19,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $96,331 | $27,000 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | $95,552 | $26,995 |
| Engineering Physics | $94,084 | $23,667 |
| Air Transportation | $90,495 | $22,000 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians | $87,797 | $16,452 |
Quick list of all 29 majors
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering$95,552
- Air Transportation$90,495
- Applied Mathematics—
- Astronomy and Astrophysics—
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology$76,421
- Business Administration$83,749
- Civil Engineering—
- Communications—
- Computer Engineering$105,527
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Electrical Engineering$99,450
- Engineering Physics$94,084
- Fire Protection—
- Homeland Security$71,014
- Interdisciplinary Studies—
- International Business—
- International Relations$75,520
- Mechanical Engineering$96,331
- Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians—
- Military Systems and Maintenance Technology$72,903
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution—
- Physics—
- Physiology—
- Psychology (Clinical / Counseling)$82,023
- Quality Control and Safety Technologies / Technicians—
- Security / Homeland Security$98,996
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies / Technicians$87,797
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering → Aerospace engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 8.3% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Deltona
Overall prices in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,673. Housing costs 8% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 51 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (very high); tornado (relatively high); river flooding (relatively high); coastal flooding (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Volusia County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Volusia County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach with similar schools
Similar private colleges in Florida by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | 65% | $41,272 | 67% | $84,131 | This school |
| Nova Southeastern University | 73% | $30,371 | 63% | $59,209 | |
| Florida Southern College | 64% | $28,551 | 71% | $55,294 | |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 58% | $35,639 | 64% | $43,137 | |
| Ana G. Mendez University | — | $19,775 | — | — |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach would cost you $10,901 more per year than Nova Southeastern University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$5,549).
- Nova Southeastern University gives aided families $2,961 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Florida resident | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach | Nova Southeastern University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $44,249 | $38,700 | +$5,549 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $2,128 | −$728 |
| Housing & meals | $13,670 | $15,950 | −$2,280 |
| Personal & travel | $5,562 | $4,518 | +$1,044 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$249 | −$4,604 | +$4,355 |
| Sticker price | $64,632 | $56,692 | +$7,940 |
| Average grants | −$23,360 | −$26,321 | +$2,961 |
| You pay | $41,272 | $30,371 | +$10,901 |
“+” means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
What is the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach acceptance rate?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accepts 65% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 6,818 of 10,286 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT or 24–30 on the ACT.
How much does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $64,632 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $41,272 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $36,238 and families earning $110k+ pay $45,035.
How much do Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduates earn?
Former Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach students earn a median $84,131 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach graduation rate?
67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 88% return for their second year.
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