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Ocean Engineering at Florida Atlantic University

If you are interested in studying Ocean Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Florida Atlantic University sits in Boca Raton, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 31 ocean engineering degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.

Online Class Availability at Florida Atlantic University

Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) studied exclusively online and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Ocean Engineering Rankings at Florida Atlantic University

These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Atlantic University’s Ocean Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 5

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#1 of 2
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#1 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#2 of 2
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 2
Best Value	Nationwide	#2 of 5
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#5 of 5

Earnings for Ocean Engineering Graduates from Florida Atlantic University

Students who complete Florida Atlantic University’s Ocean Engineering program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$61,746
2 years	$63,377
3 years	$73,462
4 years	$79,377
5 years	$88,902

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Ocean Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn a median of $79,377, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 38% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Ocean Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University stands at $29,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Ocean Engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Ocean Engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 16% women (5) and 84% men (26).

Ocean Engineering Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 10 bachelor’s ocean engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 20% were women (2) and 80% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ocean Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
Two or More Races	1

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of Ocean Engineering bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, above the national average of 23%.*

Ocean Engineering Master’s Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 11 master’s ocean engineering degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (11).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ocean Engineering master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Two or More Races	2

Minority students account for 45% of Ocean Engineering master’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 25%.*

Ocean Engineering Doctoral Program at Florida Atlantic University

Among the 7 doctoral ocean engineering graduates at Florida Atlantic University, 43% were women (3) and 57% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Ocean Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	2
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 29% of Ocean Engineering doctoral degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 11%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Ocean Engineering Concentrations at Florida Atlantic University

This Ocean Engineering program at Florida Atlantic University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Ocean Engineering	31

Best-Paid Careers for Ocean Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Ocean Engineering program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Ocean Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Engineers, All Other	$136,628
Solar Energy Systems Engineers	$116,775
Mechatronics Engineers	$115,569
Microsystems Engineers	$104,558
Architectural and Engineering Managers	$101,277
Wind Energy Engineers	$98,460
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers	$89,263
Photonics Engineers	$84,667
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	$79,889
Robotics Engineers	$72,925

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.