SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Embry-Riddle Prescott Ranks No. 1 in Aerospace

Episode Date: September 28, 2026

Send us a text and chime in!In its annual review of the nation’s best colleges and universities, U.S. News & World Report awarded Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University eight separate top-five rankings, including for aerospace engineering, overall quality, innovation and academic programs for student veterans. “Embry‑Riddle’s priority is to prepare our students for success, so they can go on to secure influential, high-paying positions across aviation, science, aerospace, business, engineering, space exploration, cybersecurity, the military, government and other domains central to our mission,” said Embry‑Riddle President P. Barry Butler, Ph.D. “Our top rankings reflect that goal and the value of our degrees.” In their respective regions in the...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/embry-riddle-prescott-ranks-no-1-in-aerospace/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. In its annual review of the nation's best colleges and universities, U.S. News and World Report awarded Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University eight separate top five rankings, including for aerospace engineering, overall quality, innovation and academic programs for student veterans. Embry Riddles' priority is to prepare our students for success, so they can go on to secure influential, high-paying positions across aviation, science, aerospace, business, engineering, space exploration, cybersecurity, the military, government and other domains central to our mission, said Embry-R-R-R-R-Torbellin-Berry Butler, PhD our top rankings reflect that goal and the value of our

degrees. In their respective regions in the south and west, the Daytona Beach, Florida, campus and the Prescott, Arizona, campus both earned the number two overall rank, according to the 2027 U.S. Best Colleges rankings published online September 22nd. Among colleges in the West, the Prescott Campus also earned the number one rank in the best for veterans category for the sixth consecutive year. Additionally, Embry-Riddle's undergraduate aerospace engineering program at the Daytona Beach campus ranked number six in the nation among programs with a doctoral option. And for the second year in a row, the undergraduate aerospace engineering program at the Prescott campus ranked number one nationally in the best undergraduate Aerospace Engineering Programs Category for schools without a Ph.D. option. U.S. News and World

Report awarded Embry Riddle a total of 11 separate top 10 honors. Other regional highlights for the Daytona Beach campus included the number one ranking in the top private colleges list and the number two ranking in the best colleges for veterans category. The campus also earned the number three rank in the most innovative schools category. By earning the number six national ranking among programs with a doctoral option in the aerospace, aeronautical and astronomical category, the Daytona Beach campus held its place among the nation's elite engineering institutions. Our legacy of innovation is driven by the expertise of our accomplished faculty and the ingenuity of our students, said Dr. Jim Gregory, dean of the College of Engineering. By collaborating across disciplines and providing advanced

resources, we empower them to pursue breakthrough ideas. Prescott campus earns top marks. The Prescott campus was awarded four top five honors, including the top ranking for non-escents, non-doctoral granting programs in the aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical category. In addition to earning the number two overall rank among regional colleges in the West, the Prescott Campus ranked number two in the top private colleges list. Other highlights included the number eight rank in the Best Value Schools classification, which examines academic quality and cost after accounting for total expenses and financial aid. U.S. News and World Reports continued recognition of Embry-Riddle reflects the high caliber of

education we provide, said Dr. Ken Wichor, Chancellor of the Prescott campus. Our impact is evident in the success of our graduates, who enter the growing aerospace, aviation and space industries, ready to meet these sectors need for highly skilled professionals. Earlier this year, US News and World Report rated Embry Riddles Online undergraduate degree programs the highest among private institutions and number 11 in the nation. Read more stories from education on signalsaz.com. Subscribe and be the F-1 RST2-No. Thank you.