by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #13 out of 36 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #514 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 514 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Florida | 14 of 37 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 68 of 327 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 449 |
| Certificate | 46 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The psychology field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 359 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 108 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 449 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #13 out of 36 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 13 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 65 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 460 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $39,539 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, psychology students accumulate a median of $16,711 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 35% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 29 |
| Black or African American | 91 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 159 |
| White | 136 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 46 certificate degrees in psychology.
FAU is not yet ranked for psychology at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 13% of psychology certificate degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The majority of psychology certificate degree graduates at FAU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 39% 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 certificate in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 30 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 9 |
