by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at FAU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FAU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, coming in at #120 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 120 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Florida | 6 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 23 of 37 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 35 |
| Master’s | 7 |
| Doctoral | 6 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 7 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FAU has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
For the most recent academic year available, 86% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 14% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Roughly 57% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FAU granted 7 master’s degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 14% to women and 86% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (57%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Atlantic University conferred 6 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FAU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at FAU are White. About 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FAU granted 6 doctoral degrees in geological and earth sciences/geosciences, other in the latest year of data — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at FAU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 35 |