Physical Sciences at Florida Atlantic University
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, 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 is in Boca Raton, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Many students take online classes at Florida Atlantic University. Of 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Atlantic University’s Physical Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #448 of 532 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 15 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #87 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #448 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Florida Atlantic University
Students who complete Florida Atlantic University’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $42,299 |
| 2 years | $33,993 |
| 3 years | $34,544 |
| 4 years | $38,316 |
| 5 years | $47,301 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University take home a median $38,316, compared with $57,371 for all Florida Atlantic University graduates — about 33% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Florida Atlantic University comes in at $25,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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
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