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, and more. We've also included details on how FAU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at FAU was ranked #104 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 77 |
| Best Physics Master’s Degree Schools | 81 |
| Best Physics Schools | 104 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 110 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in physics from FAU. This makes it the #204 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FAU paid an average of $722 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
Of the 8 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physics from FAU in 2021-2022, 88% were men and 13% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its physics 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, 4 students graduated with a master's degree in physics from FAU. About 75% were men and 25% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 43 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 36 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.