by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in nursing at FAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 8 schools (Graduate Certificate 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 #214 out of 2,000 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 214 of 2,000 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 10 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 552 |
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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 89 master’s degrees in nursing.
FAU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 |
| Best Nursing Master’s Degree Schools | 175 |
In the most recent graduating class, 6% of nursing master’s degrees went to men and 94% went to women.
The largest share of nursing master’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 42% 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 master’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
FAU awarded 89 master’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 94% to women and 6% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (42%).
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 10 doctoral degrees in nursing.
FAU is a solid choice among schools offering nursing at the doctoral level. Its best result was #6 out of 14 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 6 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
Among recent graduates, 10% of nursing doctoral degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of nursing doctoral degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. Approximately 30% 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 doctoral in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FAU granted 10 doctoral degrees in nursing science recently — 90% to women and 10% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (30%).
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 17 graduate certificate degrees in nursing.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 3 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 52 |
In the most recent graduating class, 12% of nursing graduate certificate degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of nursing graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU are Black or African American. Roughly 47% 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 graduate certificate in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FAU awarded 17 graduate certificate degrees in psychiatric/mental health nurse/nursing in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (47%).
Undergraduate study is also available at FAU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing | 305 |