by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer & information sciences 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 #1 out of 2 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU as a strong choice for computer & information sciences, ranked #523 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 523 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Florida | 16 of 87 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 of 482 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in computer & information sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 185 |
| Certificate | 55 |
| Master’s | 197 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
| Graduate Certificate | 104 |
This computer & information sciences area of study at FAU covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 542 |
| Information Science/Studies | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 197 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 66% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 34% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at FAU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 78% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 153 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Atlantic University awarded 6 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
FAU has not been ranked for computer & information sciences at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 83% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at FAU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 67% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 104 graduate certificate degrees in computer & information sciences.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for computer & information sciences at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 10 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 57 |
In the most recent graduating class, 63% of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at FAU are Non-Resident Alien. About 77% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 80 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FAU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 185 |
| Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 55 |