by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in psychology at FAU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #10 out of 21 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FAU among the top schools in the country for psychology, placing at #532 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 532 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Florida | 14 of 37 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 69 of 328 |
The following degree levels are offered in psychology at FAU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 449 |
| Certificate | 46 |
| Master’s | 30 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
The psychology field at FAU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 359 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 108 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 67 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 30 master’s degrees in psychology.
FAU holds a strong position among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 39 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 283 |
For the most recent academic year available, 20% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at FAU were White. Roughly 53% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Atlantic University awarded 9 doctoral degrees in psychology.
FAU is not currently ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at FAU were White. Approximately 33% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at FAU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 449 |
| Certificate Degrees in Psychology | 46 |