Program Analysis
At $54,827 per year, Air Transportation graduates from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott earn slightly above the $44,286 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.
At 4.2x tuition cost in decade earnings, the ROI is moderate. This program pays for itself, but it's not a financial slam-dunk.
The 11% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Air Transportation career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.
The median debt load of $23,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
A #24 ranking among 54 Air Transportation programs places Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.
The $54,827-to-$83,811 earnings arc over five years reflects a 53% gain — well above average career growth for recent graduates.