College of Aviation
The College of Aviation (COA) is housed in six buildings located on the western edge of the campus, near the flight line. These buildings are: the College of Aviation building, Advanced Simulation Center, Flight Operations Center, Sam Goldman Fleet Maintenance Hangar, Emil Buehler Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) building and the AMS hangar.
The COA is organized into five academic departments. These departments are: Aeronautical Science, Applied Aviation Sciences, Doctoral Studies, Aviation Maintenance Science and Flight Training. There are approximately 2,400 students enrolled in the 10 degree programs administered by the COA. The Aeronautical Science degree (Professional Pilot) has the largest enrollment of any similar undergraduate degree program in the nation.
Accreditation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master and doctoral levels.
In addition, the following Bachelor of Science degree programs are accredited by the Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI):
- Aeronautical Science
- Air Traffic Management
- Applied Meteorology
- Aviation Maintenance Science
(Flight and Maintenance Management AOCs) - Homeland Security
- Safety Science
More Information
For more information please visit the College of Aviation.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master and doctoral levels.

