by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in oe.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #5 on College Factual's Best Schools for oe list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 23 bachelor's degrees in ocean engineering. This is a decrease of 4% over the previous year when 24 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 11 students received their master’s degree in oe from FAU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for oe master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in oe in 2021, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of oe students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $61,746. This is higher than $60,934, which is the national median for all oe bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, oe students borrow a median amount of $29,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,197 for all oe majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the oe majors at Florida Atlantic University.
For the most recent academic year available, 83% of oe bachelor's degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 70% of 2021 graduates were in 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 oe.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 11 students earned a master's degree in oe from FAU. About 18% of these graduates were women and the other 82% were men.
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, 73% 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 oe.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 122 |
| Civil Engineering | 85 |
| Computer Engineering | 71 |
| Electrical Engineering | 56 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 12 |
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