by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how FAU ranks in comparison to other schools with marine science programs.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #7 on College Factual's Best Schools for marine science list.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in marine science from FAU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for marine science master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Online degrees for the FAU marine science bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
The marine science program at FAU awarded 9 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students 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 marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the marine science majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 311 |
| Biological & Physical Science | 71 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 41 |
| Data Science | 11 |
| Cultural Studies & Analysis | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.