by our College Data Analytics TeamGeneral Computer & Information Sciences is a concentration offered under the computer information systems major at Florida Atlantic University. Here, you’ll find out more about the major doctor’s degree program in computer and information sciences, including such details as the number of graduates, ethnicity of students, related majors and concentrations, and more.
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In 2019-2020, the average part-time graduate tuition at FAU was $1,027 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $372 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for graduate students are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,467 | $16,695 |
| Fees | $1,226 | $1,787 |
FAU does not offer an online option for its computer and information sciences doctor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FAU Online Learning page.
About 28.6% of the students who received their PhD in computer and information sciences in 2019-2020 were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 20.3%.
Around 14.3% of computer and information sciences doctor’s degree recipients at FAU in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 10%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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