by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #115 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 115 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Florida | 6 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 37 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 35 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
Read more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 51% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU conferred 35 bachelor’s completions in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (51%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |