DSC offering Associate of Science degree in Aerospace Technology beginning Spring 2026

DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. (November 20, 2025) – Daytona State College will launch a new Associate of Science in Aerospace Technology degree in Spring 2026, developed in collaboration with NASA, Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman and other aerospace industry leaders.

The four-semester program provides hands-on training in aircraft structure fabrication using advanced composite materials, along with instruction in building and testing mechanical systems, wiring and troubleshooting electrical circuits and working with analog and digital devices and electronics assembly.

“Daytona Beach is home to a fast-growing aerospace technology hub at the north end of Florida’s Space Coast,” said Dr. Tom LoBasso, president of Daytona State College. “Our graduates will be entering the rapidly growing and high-demand field of aerospace technicians.”

Students will also study industrial safety protocols, quality assurance practices and project management. The degree includes embedded certificates for Aerospace Technician and Structural Technician.

The program will be taught at Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College campus.

To learn more about the program and apply, visit https://bit.ly/DSC_Aerospace.

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Offering more than 100 certificates, associate and bachelor’s degree programs, Daytona State College is the leader in education and workforce training needs of Volusia and Flagler counties and beyond. The College enrolls approximately 23,000 students a year at its seven campuses, with graduates serving in critical fields including healthcare, emergency services and public safety, aeronautics, business, education, hospitality, engineering, project management, accounting, computer science, digital media and more.

Daytona State has been recognized as a leader in higher education numerous times. U.S. News & World Report ranks the College among the Top Tier Best Online Bachelor’s Programs. The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center ranks DSC among the top 50 most affordable public four-year institutions in the country, with less than half the tuition of the national average. And U.S. News & World Report has ranked DSC among its Top Online Bachelor's Programs for Veterans multiple times.