by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in engineering.
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FAU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering. Specifically, it ranked #408 out of 681 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 3 |
| Best Value Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 3 |
| Best Value Engineering Schools in Florida | 3 |
| College Major Best Value | 3 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Florida | 8 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 8 |
| Best Value Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Value Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| Best Value Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 27 |
| College Major Best Value | 27 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 219 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $76,679 a year. This is higher than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, engineering students accumulate a median of $24,778 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 84 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Among recent graduates, 72% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The majority of engineering master’s degree graduates at FAU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of engineering doctoral degree graduates at FAU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a doctoral in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the engineering majors at Florida Atlantic University.
The engineering program at FAU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 93 |
| Civil Engineering | 73 |
| Computer Engineering | 52 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Ocean Engineering | 31 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 22 |
| Surveying Engineering | 14 |
| Aeronautical Engineering | 8 |
| Environmental Engineering | 6 |
| Marine Engineering | 2 |
| Other Engineering | 1 |