by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 42 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, ranked #555 out of 1,539 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 555 of 1,539 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Florida | 17 of 53 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 84 of 391 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer & information sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Certificate | 55 |
| Master’s | 197 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 104 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at FAU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 542 |
| Information Science/Studies | 5 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 185 bachelor’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering computer & information sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #10 out of 42 schools by College Factual.
Computer & Information Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAU earn a median of $76,851 a year. This is above $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, computer & information sciences graduates take on a median debt of $18,337 in student loans. This is lower 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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 78% of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 22% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 30% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 18 |
| Black or African American | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 13 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 55 certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
FAU is not currently ranked for computer & information sciences at the certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of computer & information sciences certificate degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences certificate degree graduates at FAU are White. About 33% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Graduate study is also available at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 197 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 104 |
