Overview

Key Features

The Aviation program from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University allows highly qualified students and professionals from diverse backgrounds and aviation career paths to immerse themselves in this high-powered world of aviation.

As the nation’s first Ph.D. program in Aviation, this degree is designed to educate students and professionals in conducting state-of-the-art research in all areas of this important field of study, extending the aviation body of knowledge.

Your academic journey will focus on building skills and foundational knowledge to conduct research in Aviation Safety and Human Factors, Operations, and Intradisciplinary Studies.

The program has been designed to accommodate working professionals who seek to advance their knowledge and conduct high-quality research in aviation while being employed; the flexible, mainly online and hybrid delivery of this program enables students to continue professional careers while pursuing doctoral education.

The Ph.D. in Aviation program at ERAU takes place as a part of the world’s largest aviation-oriented university with extensive experience in graduate education and leading-edge research. The Ph.D. in Aviation degree is housed in the College of Aviation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantitative Research Methods in Aviation

Research Methods

Quantitative and Qualitative Data Analysis

Advanced Quantitative Data Analysis - Data Mining and Modeling

Aviation Safety Management Systems

Human Factors in Aviation

Management of Systems Engineering

Instructional Design in Aviation

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Aerospace Engineering Aviation Studies View 4 other PhDs in Aviation Studies in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application and Application Fee

Official Transcripts

Statement of Objectives

Letters of Recommendation

Resume

GMAT/GRE Scores

Copy of Passport

Tuition Fee

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International

19124 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19124 USD per year
National

17208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17208 USD per year
In-State

17208 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17208 USD per year

Living costs for Daytona Beach

900 - 1400 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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