Applied Science
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Applied Science
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Applied Science at Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus
At the core of applied science is research. Weather patterns, human behavior, technology and aerospace — whatever your focus, there’s a research component that invites discovery.
For inquisitive minds, analytical thinkers and problem solvers, Applied Science degrees at
Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, Campus
offer programs teaching key fundamentals that can be applied to any industry.
As an Applied Science student, you’ll work on group projects and research alongside fellow students and our accomplished faculty. There are networking opportunities and the chance to conduct high-level research using leading-edge facilities that you won't find anywhere else.
You can also enhance your experience by joining clubs and organizations related to your particular degree program, and you’ll learn from faculty members who are well-connected to their specific industries, which offers a key edge when it comes time to launch your career.
What are Applied Science degrees?
These are programs that teach you the basic tenants of scientific research as they relate to specific fields and disciplines. They explore how research is conducted and applied to solve real-world problems and provide you with the foundation for a fulfilling STEM career.
Where can I work with an Applied Science degree?
Students who have graduated with an Applied Science degree from Embry-Riddle have gone on to careers with employers like The Boeing Company, NASA, General Motors, Gulfstream and Lockheed Martin.
What are the Applied Science degrees at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus?
We offer a range of degrees that cover everything from Air Traffic Management to Space Physics. The programs include exciting areas such as Applied Biology, Meteorology, Astronomy, as well as forensic approaches to Biology, Accounting, and Fraud Examination and Psychology. We also offer degrees in Industrial Psychology and Simulation Science, Games and Animation.
Applied Science Degrees & Programs
Whether you want to launch a new career or enhance your current one, Applied Science degree programs at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, Campus are tailored to suit research-driven students.
From delving into weather patterns, mathematical formulas or the way humans interact with technology, there is a degree program that will open the door to a rewarding career.
Discover your next horizon by exploring the full range of Applied Science degree programs at the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus.
Bachelor's
Air Traffic Management
Applied Biology
Applied Meteorology
Astronomy
Data Science
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Forensic Biology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Simulation Science, Games and Animation
Space Physics
Master's
Safety Science
Warning! This rendering references a missing or unpublished data source.
Professional Education
Review our non-credit continuing education offerings at
proed.erau.edu
.
Career Outlook
Students graduating from applied science disciplines do interesting and challenging work for leading private companies along with federal, state and local government agencies.
For example, you could help NASA improve the way astronauts live and work on the International Space Station, do innovative work in prototype development or predictive modeling or build a rewarding career as a weather forecaster.
In a 2022 survey of U.X. Professionals, those with a bachelor’s degree report earning nearly
$50,000 more
than those with a high school diploma or GED.
Source:
UXPA International Salary Survey
Research
Our faculty and students are actively involved in research using applied sciences. Read about how they’re positively impacting industry in some recent projects below.
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Learning Environments at the Worldwide Campus
There is no better place to study applied science than our highly technological Worldwide Campus, which houses state-of-the-art facilities and modern labs.
Worldwide Campus
Embry-Riddle Worldwide delivers a quality academic experience by expert faculty educators with hands-on industry experience in our three academic colleges and Online Campus.
Flexible scheduling and locations close to home
are specifically suited for busy working professionals, active-duty military and veterans, and students with families.
EagleVision
, a virtual classroom, combines the power of web video conferencing and learning management system software to maximize the benefits of synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning environments.
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Health and Wellness
Office of Title
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Compliance
Records and Registration
Safety and Security
Parents & Family
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Applied Science
Fields of Study
Applied Science at Embry-Riddle's Prescott Campus
At the core of applied science is research. Weather patterns, human behavior, technology and aerospace — whatever your focus, there’s a research component that invites discovery.
For inquisitive minds, analytical thinkers and problem solvers, Applied Science degrees at
Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, Campus
offer programs teaching key fundamentals that can be applied to any industry.
As an Applied Science student, you’ll work on group projects and research alongside fellow students and our accomplished faculty. There are networking opportunities and the chance to conduct high-level research using leading-edge facilities that you won't find anywhere else.
You can also enhance your experience by joining clubs and organizations related to your particular degree program, and you’ll learn from faculty members who are well-connected to their specific industries, which offers a key edge when it comes time to launch your career.
What are Applied Science degrees?
These are programs that teach you the basic tenants of scientific research as they relate to specific fields and disciplines. They explore how research is conducted and applied to solve real-world problems and provide you with the foundation for a fulfilling STEM career.
Where can I work with an Applied Science degree?
Students who have graduated with an Applied Science degree from Embry-Riddle have gone on to careers with employers like The Boeing Company, NASA, General Motors, Gulfstream and Lockheed Martin.
What are the Applied Science degrees at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott Campus?
We offer a range of degrees that cover everything from Air Traffic Management to Space Physics. The programs include exciting areas such as Applied Biology, Meteorology, Astronomy, as well as forensic approaches to Biology, Accounting, and Fraud Examination and Psychology. We also offer degrees in Industrial Psychology and Simulation Science, Games and Animation.
Applied Science Degrees & Programs
Whether you want to launch a new career or enhance your current one, Applied Science degree programs at Embry-Riddle’s Prescott, Arizona, Campus are tailored to suit research-driven students.
From delving into weather patterns, mathematical formulas or the way humans interact with technology, there is a degree program that will open the door to a rewarding career.
Discover your next horizon by exploring the full range of Applied Science degree programs at the Embry-Riddle Prescott Campus.
Bachelor's
Air Traffic Management
Applied Biology
Applied Meteorology
Astronomy
Data Science
Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination
Forensic Biology
Forensic Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Simulation Science, Games and Animation
Space Physics
Master's
Safety Science
Warning! This rendering references a missing or unpublished data source.
Professional Education
Review our non-credit continuing education offerings at
proed.erau.edu
.
Career Outlook
Students graduating from applied science disciplines do interesting and challenging work for leading private companies along with federal, state and local government agencies.
For example, you could help NASA improve the way astronauts live and work on the International Space Station, do innovative work in prototype development or predictive modeling or build a rewarding career as a weather forecaster.
In a 2022 survey of U.X. Professionals, those with a bachelor’s degree report earning nearly
$50,000 more
than those with a high school diploma or GED.
Source:
UXPA International Salary Survey
Research
Our faculty and students are actively involved in research using applied sciences. Read about how they’re positively impacting industry in some recent projects below.
MORE NEWS
Embry-Riddle Researchers Develop Drone Tech to Study Harmful Blue-Green Algae on Lake Okeechobee
During the summer months, mats of blue-green algae float across Florida’s Lake Okeechobee, choking the ecosystem and releasing toxins that can be irritating to people and fatal to fish…
Read more
Embry-Riddle Professor Leads $7.2 Million Space Weather Research Project
Severe weather, such as hurricanes and thunderstorms, can send atmospheric waves blasting upward, where they roil and ripple a layer of the atmosphere known as the ionosphere. These…
Read more
Embry-Riddle’s Record Four NSF Graduate Research Fellows Continue to Find Success
Four Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduates selected in the last round of the National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowships are thriving in graduate school…
Read more
Six Embry-Riddle Students Honored in Aviation Week’s Prestigious 20 Twenties List
A record six Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University students have been named to the Aviation Week Network 20 Twenties Class of 2026, which recognizes outstanding aerospace-focused university…
Read more
Embry-Riddle Research Team Publishes Variation on Theory of Relativity
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers have developed a possible alternative to Einstein’s general theory of relativity as it relates to black holes, joining a movement…
Read more
Embry-Riddle Sees Record Student Participation at Fall 2025 Research Symposium
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University set a record for student research engagement at the Fall 2025 Student Research Symposium, which featured more than 240 posters and 600 student presenters…
Read more
Embry-Riddle Graduate Students Turn Human Factors and AI Research into Internship, Career Success
Jenna Korentsides never expected to land her dream job, working as a Human Factors engineer at Apple right after graduation. Recent Human Factors Ph.D. graduate Jenna Korentsides has…
Read more
NSF Research Experience Sparks Embry-Riddle Undergrad to Study Solar Flares at Big Bear Observatory
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student Logan Schierholz was thrilled when he found out he was selected for a paid research internship studying space weather at the New Jersey…
Read more
Embry-Riddle Hurricane Researcher Hits Plane-Threatening Turbulence
As Hurricane Melissa threatened to unleash devastation in the Caribbean, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University meteorology professor and researcher Dr. Josh Wadler was experiencing the…
Read more
Learning Environments at the Worldwide Campus
There is no better place to study applied science than our highly technological Worldwide Campus, which houses state-of-the-art facilities and modern labs.
Worldwide Campus
Embry-Riddle Worldwide delivers a quality academic experience by expert faculty educators with hands-on industry experience in our three academic colleges and Online Campus.
Flexible scheduling and locations close to home
are specifically suited for busy working professionals, active-duty military and veterans, and students with families.
EagleVision
, a virtual classroom, combines the power of web video conferencing and learning management system software to maximize the benefits of synchronous and asynchronous virtual learning environments.
Future Student Resources
Admissions FAQ
Campus Map and Directions
Tuition and Estimated Costs
Housing
Embry-Riddle Language Institute
Area Information and Activities
Professional Programs
ROTC
Visit the Campus
Student Blogs
Clubs and Organizations
Summer Camps
Current Student Resources
Academic Calendar
Academic Support
Bookstore
Campus Directory
Career Services
Student Financial Services
Course Catalog
Dean of Students
Division of Student Affairs
Student Accessibility Services
EagleCard
Financial Aid
Hazy Library & Learning Center
Health and Wellness
Office of Title
IX
Compliance
Records and Registration
Safety and Security
Parents & Family
Future Students
ROTC
Veterans
Alumni Engagement
Athletics