by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FAU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for ocean engineering, ranked #5 out of 5 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools | 5 of 5 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools in Florida | 2 of 2 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 2 |
Here is each degree level offered in ocean engineering at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 10 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 10 bachelor’s degrees in ocean engineering.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for ocean engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Ocean Engineering graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,377 a year. This is above $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAU, ocean engineering students accumulate a median of $29,000 in student loans. This is above $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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Among recent graduates, 80% of ocean engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of ocean engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were White. About 70% 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 ocean engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Ocean Engineering | 11 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Ocean Engineering | 7 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Ocean Engineering | 3 |
