by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FAU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s, Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU as a strong choice for physical sciences, placing at #390 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 390 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 12 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 of 109 |
The following degree levels are available for physical sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 80 |
| Certificate | 1 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
This physical sciences field at FAU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 48 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 48 |
| Physics | 14 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 80 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at FAU report a median salary of $38,316 a year. This is lower than $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAU, physical sciences graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is higher 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Approximately 44% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 1 certificate degree in physical sciences.
FAU is not yet ranked for physical sciences at the certificate level.
All of the 1 student who graduated with a certificate degree in physical sciences from FAU identified as men.
The majority of physical sciences certificate degree graduates at FAU were White. Roughly 100% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 Physical Sciences | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 14 |
