Fullerton College Opens Drone Bachelor's Applications
The four-year Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems is now accepting nationwide applicants through Feb. 1, 2027.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Financial Aid
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Fullerton College has opened applications for a Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems, which the school describes as the only four-year drone technology degree of its kind on the West Coast. Applications are accepted nationwide through Feb. 1, 2027.
Why it matters
The degree responds to growing demand for unmanned systems across aerospace and defense sectors. For Fullerton residents and Southern California students, it offers a local path into a specialized technical field.
Estimated total tuition for the program is approximately $10,560, more than $17,000 below standard California State University rates. The figure is an institutional estimate, and the stub does not provide a breakdown of fees or financial aid eligibility.
The players
Fullerton College
A public community college in Fullerton, California, which offers the program and runs the Fullerton College Drone Lab.
The details
Prospective students submit applications online at drones.fullcoll.edu/bachelors-of-science-degree. The program is run through the Fullerton College Drone Lab and is open to applicants across the country.
Timeline
Nov. 10, 2026: Fullerton College opened applications for the drone bachelor's degree.
Feb. 1, 2027: Application deadline for the program.
Travel Outlook
The program extends the Fullerton College Drone Lab into a full four-year credential, moving drone instruction from short training toward a formal bachelor's pathway. Its tuition estimate places it well below standard California State University costs for comparable four-year study.
Prospective students who want to apply should submit materials through the program's application page before the Feb. 1, 2027 deadline. The published tuition estimate of about $10,560 is a starting point for budgeting, and applicants should confirm final costs with the college.
The takeaway
A four-year drone degree at roughly $10,560 in estimated total tuition offers a lower-cost route into a growing technical field. Applicants should check the Feb. 1, 2027 deadline and confirm final costs directly with the college.
What happens next
The application window closes Feb. 1, 2027.
Further reading
For a broader look at paying for school, see Financial Aid in Fullerton.
More information
Apply through the Fullerton College drone bachelor's degree application page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by My News LA.
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