by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FAU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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FAU was ranked #146 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Atlantic University handed out 328 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 312 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in psychology from FAU. This makes it the #155 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FAU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $30,765 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FAU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $41,833 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at FAU is $366 per month.
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 |
Learn more about FAU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 328 psychology majors earned their bachelor's degree from FAU. Of these graduates, 17% were men and 83% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 67 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 111 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 19 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 9 students earned a master's degree in psychology from FAU. About 78% of these graduates were women and the other 22% were men.
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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Florida Atlantic University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Child Development & Psychology | 121 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 47 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.