Embry-Riddle aeronautical program ranked best for 10th consecutive year

Embry-Riddle aeronautical program ranked best for 10th consecutive year

Those who are considering a career in the technological sector may be interested to learn that U.S. News & World Report has ranked Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's aerospace engineering program number one in the country.

According to the annual America's Best Colleges guide, the school is also in the top tier of institutions granting master's degrees.

Specifically, the school's Daytona Beach campus earned the highest score in the Best Undergraduate Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical Engineering Programs offering bachelors or masters degree category, while its Prescott, Arizona, campus was ranked third.

"I commend the College of Engineering faculty at our Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses for their outstanding showing in this year's rankings," says Embry-Riddle President John P. Johnson.

"Our success is the direct result of their daily accomplishments in the university's classrooms and laboratories," he adds.

Space studies are among the most attractive degree programs as America continues to outpace other countries in investing in its space exploration programs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for aerospace engineers will grow by 10 percent for the next seven year.