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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #215 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 59 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 51 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from FAU. This makes it the #155 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #160 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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Of the 59 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from FAU in 2021-2022, 63% were men and 37% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Online degrees for the FAU physical sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
Of the 25 students who graduated with a Master’s in physical sciences from FAU in 2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 56% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Florida Atlantic University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 43 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 581 |
| Engineering | 403 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 109 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 38 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 24 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.