Is Embry Riddle over rated???

There are a lot of ways to get your ratings much cheaper, and be just as qualified. The most important thing to do is finish your degree, and don't let flying interfere with that.

Every person's situation is different, so make sure you look into all of your options.

I have flown with pilots from all different backgrounds, and where they got there training really had no bearing on there ability. I have flown with great pilots from ERAU, and some real tools from ERAU, and that goes for flying clubs, FBO's, and pilot mills.

The best advice is to do what you need to do to get yourself to the next level.
 
Which college to attend is entirely a personal matter, and based on your specific goals. I think there are very few regionally accredited universities where someone can say "that's a good/bad school". My time at Ohio State sucked balls - but that had to do with my department and advisors. I certainly wouldn't tell someone Ohio State was a bad school. On the flip side, I had the time of my life at Texas Tech - but even when my sister was considering Tech, I told her go find out what she thought herself, instead of just listening to me. She decided to go anyways and loves it.
 
Short Answer: Yes.

Long Answer: Most of the civilian pilots I've flown with at my current airline are from ERAU, Auburn, Purdue or UND. Being a 'known quantity' can open some doors, others not so much.

My Best Answer: While it does make you a "known quantity" applicant and a number of (not all of course) will edge preference towards graduates of collegiate aviation programs, I personally feel that positive attitude, professionalism and how well you're networked will have a far broader impact than a collegiate pedigree.

My Opinion: If you're young, avoid the 'online courses' and distance learning, attend a traditional state university and get involved with a degree program that you can use as a career backup. You really don't want to be in your senior year at ERAU or in a Aviation Science program, decide that aviation isn't for you and start all over again in another profession -- I know a lot of guys that had that epiphany during their last year at ERAU.

Admittedly, I did enjoy some advantages because of where I got my college degree, but I'm not sure if it was a significant enough of an advantage to justify what it costs in 2009. Back in 1988, it was $900 tuition/trimester (or something real close to that).
 
Yes. I shant elaborate for fear of offending the non-tool ERAU grads here (and I admit we have more than our fair share of shockingly unlame riddle aces around here). My advice would be to study something that genuinely interests you. Airplanes will still exist when you're done.
 
I visited ERAU Daytona back in the day and decided I did not want my initial dorm experience to be a run down airport motel. That says nothing about the education you would receive, but to get the most from the experience I would consider places with a true university atmosphere. Start with state schools where you qualify for residency and expand your search from there. You'll find a place that feels right.
 
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