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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach, Florida · Private non-profit university
Address: 1 Aerospace Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Phone: (800) 522-6787 · School website ↗ · Verify on College Scorecard ↗
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a private non-profit trade school in Daytona Beach, Florida, offering aviation maintenance (A&P) programs, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Median graduate debt is $23,666 and median earnings 10 years after entry are $84,131, per the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; completion rate versus the state average is not reported for this campus.
Cost of attendance is not reported in federal data for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; federal financial aid can be used at this Title IV-eligible school, where about 25.5% of students receive Pell Grants.
What these trades pay once you're working
| Occupation | Starting (10th pct) | Median | Experienced (75th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft mechanics and service technicians | $45,500 | $76,940 | $97,430 |
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wages for everyone employed in the occupation in Florida (May 2025; national where the state figure is not published). The program table below shows what this campus's own graduates earned in their first year, whatever job they took.
Trade programs at this campus
| Program | Credential | Grads / yr | Earnings, yr 1 | Earnings, yr 2 | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Certificate, 300–899 hours | 234 | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians | Associate degree | 76 | $55,159 | $52,107 | $15,375 |
Earnings are median wages and self-employment income reported to the IRS (W-2 and Schedule SE) for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled, measured in the calendar year after finishing. They are pay only: health insurance, retirement contributions and other benefits are not included.
Graduates per year from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey. Earnings and debt are College Scorecard field-of-study medians for graduates of this program at this campus (reported at the 4-digit program level, so closely related programs share a figure); "not reported" means too few graduates were counted to publish a figure.
About this school
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide is a private non-profit institution based in Daytona Beach, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Federal financial aid, including FAFSA and Pell Grants, can be used at this campus. The school's trade-focused offerings center on aviation maintenance, with its Aviation Maintenance (A&P) program accounting for 310 completers among its program families.
Federal data shows a median graduate debt of $23,666 and median earnings of $84,131 ten years after entry. Completion rate compared to the state average of 70.5% is not reported for this campus in federal data. About 25.5% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the share of lower-income students enrolled. Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data.
This campus, located in a small city setting with an undergraduate enrollment of 9,139, may suit students seeking focused training in aviation maintenance, including adult learners or career changers, though specific program lengths are not detailed in the available data. Prospective students should verify accreditation status through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard for the most current outcome and cost data before enrolling.
Questions students ask
What trade and career programs does this campus offer?
This campus offers Aviation Maintenance (A&P) programs, which accounted for 310 completers in the aviation-mechanic-schools program family.
Is this school accredited, and by whom?
Yes, it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, with a current accreditation status of accredited.
Can I use federal financial aid (FAFSA, Pell Grants) at this school?
Yes, this school participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs, so FAFSA and Pell Grants can be used here.
What share of students finish their program here, and how does that compare to the state?
The completion rate for this campus is not reported in federal data; the Florida state average completion rate is 70.5% for comparison, but a direct comparison is not reported.
How much debt do graduates of this school typically carry?
Graduates of this campus carry a median debt of $23,666, according to federal data.
What do graduates of this school earn?
Graduates of this campus earn a median of $84,131 ten years after entry, according to federal data.
How much does it cost to attend for a year?
Annual cost of attendance is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school at (800) 522-6787 or visit https://worldwide.erau.edu/ for current tuition figures.
Is this a public, non-profit, or for-profit school, and why does that matter?
This is a private non-profit school, which typically means revenues are reinvested into educational programs rather than distributed to shareholders.
How long do the programs here take to complete?
Program length is not reported for this campus in federal data; contact the school directly to confirm program duration.
How do I verify this school's accreditation and outcomes myself?
You can verify accreditation through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and review federal outcome data on the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?426314.
Is this school a good fit for an adult changing careers?
Program length and schedule flexibility are not reported in federal data, so this cannot be confirmed; contact the school directly to discuss fit for career changers.
What license or certification will I need after finishing a program here?
Licensing or certification requirements after completing the Aviation Maintenance (A&P) program are not reported in federal data; contact the school for details on FAA certification requirements.
How do I contact the school or apply?
You can reach the school by phone at (800) 522-6787 or visit their website at https://worldwide.erau.edu/ for application information.
How does this campus compare with other schools offering the same trade nearby?
Comparative data with nearby schools offering the same trade programs is not reported for this campus in federal data; consult the College Scorecard at https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?426314 for nearby comparisons.
Data: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) 2022-23 Completions survey; College Scorecard June 2026; Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs (DAPIP), September 2026. Figures are the U.S. Department of Education's official measures, not Career Training Path's opinion. Tuition, schedules and program availability change — confirm with the school before enrolling.