by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how FAU stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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FAU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #448 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #14 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University handed out 80 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU report a median salary of $38,316 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher than $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Approximately 44% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
In the most recent graduating class, 67% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 73% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at FAU are Non-Resident Alien. About 43% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Florida Atlantic University.
This physical sciences program at FAU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 48 |
| Physics | 14 |