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[jknight8907]

This is a training question, but not really a flight training question.

I'm looking at engineering as a possiblity for a college degree. I was looking at some colleges for this, the closest one is about 2 hours away from home. Then at another time I was looking at the ERAU page, and noticed they have a Civil Engineering and a Mechanical Engineering program. I'm thinking that would be a nice place to take the classes because I could also take a few aviation classes. (they have a ATC Tower sim that looks really interesting)

I'm sure some of you here have gone to ERAU. I've heard a lot of bad things about getting an aviation-related degree from ERAU, but since this isn't an aviation degree....

Any opinions about ERAU in general, or their engineering program, or engineering in general?

 

[jknight8907]

Well, I want to be a pilot, but you need a college degree and I hear it's best to get a non-aviation one.

The daytona campus is the one I was looking at. I would love to get into MIT but I doubt if I could. Are there any scholarships for ERAU?

Mind if I shoot you a PM with some more questions?

 

[jknight8907]

About what would the price difference be between a state school and ERAU?

pm on the way....

 

[FlyingBuckI]

^big. I transfered from daytona a few years back (AE major)...state is waayyy cheaper, at least in Ohio.

Also, if you go the route of flying off campus, ERAU charges more per credit hour for non-aero sci students, so they'll get you either way.

If you want to fly AND go to riddle, stick with an AS degree. My suggestion: go in-state and find a good FBO.

 

[jknight8907]

Hmm thanks for the info. Sounds like I'll probably go with something other than Riddle.

 

[AviatrixMorgan]

I currently go to the DAB campus. I like it. Sure the costs are high. But I went to a state school for 2 years and then transferred. Plus I'm in the business program which is nice. I saved money by not coming here right away, but will finish here.

Just be aware that when ERAU claims to be #1 in AE or whatever its really only for schools w/o a docterate.

 

[wheelsup]

Just be aware that when ERAU claims to be #1 in AE or whatever its really only for schools w/o a docterate.

They didn't "claim" it, US News and World Report ranked them that. They beat out the military (Air Force and Navy). Not too shabby...

~wheelsup

 

[Bjammin]

I went to DAB ERAU from 88-92. LOVED IT!! Jot a job on campus and was a Coast Guard reservist on the weekends bust'n drugies and doing search and rescue. Got the GI bill to pay for some of the Riddle bill. Did the flight training thing and jot on with the Navy right after school. Then they taught me the flying thing as well, was a liitle redundant and an expensive way to train for training. Flew EA-6B prowlers for 4 years, became an instructor pilot in an advanced tactical jet training squadron in TX, and will start with Cathay Pacific in 2 weeks flying 747-400's out of LAX while still flying T-45's for the Navy reserves.


Could not have worked out better and I truly believe the education at ERAU got the ball rolling.


Good luck and have a ball, it only gets better.
bjammin

 

[AviatrixMorgan]

They didn't "claim" it, US News and World Report ranked them that. They beat out the military (Air Force and Navy). Not too shabby...

~wheelsup

Yes I know they were ranked it, but when you are visiting they leave out that detail that has several people on campus ticked off once you get here or realize that.

 

[AviatrixMorgan]

Actually Patmack, you will spend a buttload of time and money repeating a good deal of your private, instrument, multi, commercial, etc training in order to get credit. If you want that precious aero sci degree anyway. The licenses and ratings are only worth 1 credit anyway.

Kids coming in with their private, has taken them nearly a semester and a half to take a bunch of dual and solo flights in a 172. Redoing everything pretty much, doing all the private XCs again..etc...

I'm not sure how they would treat a student that came in with Private, Instrument, Commecial..but I can't imagine they would just start them on their CFI. Things have changed.

I came in with my private and didn't have to do anything but show my FAA license and I got credit for that. Although I am a business student so it may be different. I *think* I saw something recently where there is a new class for students coming in with certain licenses just like a refresher and to get used to the ridiculous ERAU policies.