by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about 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 63 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 nursing, placing at #190 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 190 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 9 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 305 |
| Master’s | 89 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate | 17 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University conferred 305 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 6 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 134 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU report a median salary of $82,060 a year. This is above $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $21,070 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
Find out more about FAU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 14% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU were Black or African American. About 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 bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| White | 86 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 12 |
FAU awarded 305 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the latest year of data — 86% to women and 14% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (39%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 89 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 10 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 17 |
