Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach is one of the best-known aviation universities in the world, and its maintenance graduates passed 93.3% of FAA written tests. Its own A&P programs are now closed to new applicants; the route to an A&P runs through a partnership with Daytona State College.
Verified October 3, 2026 against Embry-Riddle’s degree, department and tuition pages and Daytona State College’s catalog and program page. Compare A&P schools by state.
Quick Facts
- Length: 4 semesters (AS, paused) to 4 years (BS)
- Cost: $25,844/yr block tuition (maintenance students, 2025-26) + fees
- Location: Daytona Beach, FL; online (Worldwide)
- Website: Official School Web Page
Our Take
Embry-Riddle now suits students who want a bachelor’s degree with an A&P built in, rather than a stand-alone mechanic program. You earn the A&P through Daytona State College’s new associate degree (about $8,500 in tuition for Florida residents, pending FAA approval) and finish the BS at Embry-Riddle. Students who only want the A&P can stop after Daytona State. Embry-Riddle’s Worldwide campus offers online maintenance degrees and a Part 65 certificate for mechanics who already have experience.
At a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit university |
| A&P route | Daytona State College AS Aviation Maintenance Management (83 credits, 5 semesters, Fall 2026, pending FAA approval), taught at Embry-Riddle’s Aviation Complex |
| Embry-Riddle degree | BS Aviation Maintenance & Technical Operations (122 credits) |
| Closed programs | AS Aviation Maintenance Science (not accepting applications); BS Aviation Maintenance Science (replaced) |
| Cost | Embry-Riddle maintenance block tuition $25,844/yr + $1,926 fees + $1,536 certification fee (2025-26); Daytona State $102.38/credit in-state |
| Online | AS (60 credits) and BS (120 credits) in Aviation Maintenance; Part 65 certificate (18 credits, requires experience) |
| FAA pass rate | 93.3% (152 of 163 written tests, Aug 2023–Dec 2024) |
| Prescott | No maintenance program |
| Verified | October 3, 2026 |
Campuses
Embry-Riddle offers three ways into maintenance careers.
| Pathway | How it works | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2+2 | Daytona State AS (with A&P), then two years at Embry-Riddle | 63 transferred + 59 at Embry-Riddle = 122 |
| 1+2+1 | Year 1 at Embry-Riddle, years 2–3 at Daytona State, year 4 at Embry-Riddle | 68 at Embry-Riddle + 54 from Daytona State |
| A&P holders | Enter the BS with an A&P earned elsewhere | 48 credits awarded for the A&P |
Embry-Riddle notes the Daytona State program is pending final external approval; confirm the sequence with both schools.
Programs
The BS in Aviation Maintenance & Technical Operations combines A&P training with management, technical operations and general education.
| Program | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BS Aviation Maintenance & Technical Operations (Daytona Beach) | 122 | Accepting students |
| Daytona State AS Aviation Maintenance Management | 83 | Fall 2026 start, pending FAA approval |
| AS Aviation Maintenance Science | 66 | Not accepting applications |
| Worldwide Part 65 certificate | 18 | For candidates with 18–30 months of experience |
Worldwide’s online AS and BS in Aviation Maintenance award credit for an existing A&P; they do not by themselves lead to A&P eligibility.
What You Will Actually Pay
Embry-Riddle charges maintenance students a reduced block tuition of $25,844 a year plus $1,926 in fees and a $1,536 certification fee (2025-26 rates; 2026-27 not yet posted); whether BS AMTO students pay this rate or the standard $45,888 is not stated. Daytona State charges $102.38 per credit for Florida residents, about $8,500 for its 83-credit AS, and is eligible for federal aid and Bright Futures. Worldwide tuition is $542 per credit ($250 for military).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get an A&P at Embry-Riddle?
Not through an Embry-Riddle program right now. The A&P route runs through Daytona State College’s new associate degree, taught at Embry-Riddle’s Aviation Complex, which was still pending FAA approval when we checked.
What is the BS in Aviation Maintenance & Technical Operations?
A 122-credit Embry-Riddle bachelor’s that combines A&P training (through Daytona State or a prior certificate) with technical operations and management courses.
Does Embry-Riddle Prescott offer aviation maintenance?
No. Embry-Riddle’s maintenance programs are at Daytona Beach and through Worldwide.
What was Embry-Riddle’s FAA pass rate?
93.3% of FAA written tests from August 2023 to December 2024, per the FAA pass-rate report.
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