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Psychology at Florida Atlantic University

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.

Jump to any of the following sections:

• Available Degrees
• Rankings
• Student Demographics

 

Psychology Degrees Available at FAU

• Basic Certificates in Psychology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

FAU Psychology Rankings

The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #350 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	49
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	52
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	55
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	57
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	61
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	64
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (With Aid)	74
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	75
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	78
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	80
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	82
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	83
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $0-$30k)	86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income Over $110k)	92
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	96
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	100
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	101
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	103
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	104
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	105
Best Value Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	110
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $30-$48k)	115
Best Value Colleges for Psychology	124
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $75-$110k)	125
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology (Income $48-$75k)	132
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	136
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	172
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	234
Best Psychology Colleges for Veterans	246
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans	250
Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools	254
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans	261
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	291
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Psychology	298
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Psychology	305
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	323
Best Psychology Schools	350
Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	404
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	409
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Psychology Graduates	434
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Psychology Graduates	821
Highest Paid Psychology Graduates	870

Popularity of Psychology at FAU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 438 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 468 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in psychology from FAU. This makes it the #409 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #211 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

 

FAU Psychology Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Florida Atlantic University.

FAU Psychology Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 438 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 18% were men and 82% were women.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	23
Black or African American	77
Hispanic or Latino	151
White	154
Non-Resident Aliens	14
Other Races	19

FAU Psychology Master’s Program

Of the 16 psychology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FAU, about 25% were men and 75% were women.

The majority of the students with this major are white. About 56% 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 master's in psychology.

Ethnic Background	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	9
Non-Resident Aliens	1
Other Races	2

Psychology Majors

Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major	Annual Graduates
General Psychology	322
Child Development & Psychology	135
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	37

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
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