Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott
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How strong are the academics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

17:1
Student to faculty ratio
48%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Embry-Riddle Prescott has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Embry-Riddle Prescott's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott:

78%
First-year retention rate
48%
4-year grad rate
71%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
International Relations and Affairs
Mechanical Engineering
Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
3
31.8
60.6
89.4
118.2
147

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 19
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
Engineering
  • Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General 147
  • Mechanical Engineering 54
  • Computer Software Engineering 23
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 12
  • Computer Engineering, General 9
Homeland Security
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 27
  • Forensic Science and Technology 13
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 8
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, Other 11
  • Astronomy 5
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 3
Psychology
  • Forensic Psychology 8
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology 3
  • Applied Psychology 2
Social Sciences
  • International Relations and Affairs 92
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 143
  • Remote Aircraft Pilot 15
  • Air Traffic Controller 11
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Game and Interactive Media Design 1

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