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Military Systems and Maintenance Technology at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
37 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
37
Optimistic
37
Base Case
35
Pessimistic
Earnings $52,897/yr (-11% vs median)
AI Risk Moderate (28% exposed)
Job Market Small (6,600 openings/yr)
ROI 3.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #2 of 2 Military Systems and Maintenance Technology programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Military Systems and Maintenance Technology graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption		 Base Case
Gradual AI		 Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $551K $549K $513K
Earnings Multiple 3.3x 3.2x 3.0x
Probability of Field Employment 51% 49% 41%
DegreeOutlook Score 37 37 35

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$169,216
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$161,156
5% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
5.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $52,897/yr, roughly in line with the $59,511 national median for Military Systems and Maintenance Technology. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

The 3.2x return on tuition is positive but not overwhelming. Financial outcomes depend on keeping costs close to in-state rates.

AI risk is moderate — 28% task exposure — and the 7% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $52,897 far exceeding the $25,000 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

With only 2 programs offering Military Systems and Maintenance Technology nationally, this is a niche field. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach ranks #2 among them.

About Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

A 66% admission rate makes Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving 7,535 students in Daytona Beach, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Aerospace engineering and operations technologists and technicians $79,830/yr
Engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, all other $77,390/yr
View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

Compare & Explore

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Military Systems and Maintenance Technology at Other Schools

Liberty University ($66,126)

Other Majors at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians ($93,433) Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies ($81,436) Computer Engineering ($79,276) Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering ($78,016) Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering ($75,483) Mechanical Engineering ($73,433) Business Administration, Management and Operations ($66,999) Engineering Physics ($56,889)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach's Military Systems and Maintenance Technology program score?
This program scores 37/100 — on the lower end for Military Systems and Maintenance Technology. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →