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. Its best result is a rank of #12 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAU as a strong choice for chemistry, placing at #338 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 338 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Florida | 12 of 12 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 79 of 97 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 38 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 38 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 12 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 78 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 307 |
Chemistry graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FAU report a median salary of $38,316 a year. This is below $57,371, the median for all majors at FAU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAU, chemistry graduates take on a median debt of $25,000 in student loans. This is above $20,124, the typical median for all majors at FAU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at FAU are Hispanic or Latino. About 34% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FAU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 7 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 3 |
