by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in marine science at FAU. You can earn it at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU as a strong choice for marine science, ranked #6 out of 12 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Science Schools | 6 of 12 |
| Best Marine Science Schools in Florida | 2 of 2 |
| Best Marine Science Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 of 3 |
The following degree levels are granted in marine science at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 15 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 15 master’s degrees in marine science.
FAU is among the very best schools in the country for marine science at the master’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Marine Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Marine Science Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 1 |
| Best Marine Science Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 20% of marine science master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The majority of marine science master’s degree graduates at FAU are White. Roughly 73% 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 marine science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAU granted 15 master’s degrees in marine sciences in the most recent reporting year — 80% to women and 20% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (73%).