by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in oe.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #3 on College Factual's Best Schools for oe list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Ocean Engineering Graduate Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Schools | 3 |
| Best Ocean Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in ocean engineering. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 23 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in oe from FAU. This makes it the #1 most popular school for oe master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 3 students received their doctoral degrees in oe in 2022, making the school the #3 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of oe students who receive their bachelor's degree at FAU is $67,941. This is less than $69,707, which is the national median of all oe majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FAU was $722 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $203 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,522 | $14,374 |
| Fees | $2,357 | $2,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,256 | $1,256 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,536 | $12,536 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $6,174 | $6,174 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 90% of oe bachelor's degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in oe.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its oe bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 oe majors earned their master's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FAU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students 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 oe.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the oe majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 86 |
| Civil Engineering | 84 |
| Computer Engineering | 74 |
| Electrical Engineering | 53 |
| Surveying Engineering | 35 |
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