Physics at Florida Atlantic University
Every physics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the physics program at Florida Atlantic University stacks up to those at other schools.FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and approximately 30,805 students attend the school each year.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Physics section at the bottom of this page.
FAU Physics Degrees Available
- Basic Certificate in Physics (Less Than 1 Year)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Physics
- Master’s Degree in Physics
FAU Physics Rankings
There were 1 student who received their doctoral degrees in physics, making the school the #162 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics Student Demographics at FAU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Florida Atlantic University.
FAU Physics Master’s Program
In the physics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 50% of degree recipients. That is 21% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a master's in physics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Physics
Physics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Florida Atlantic University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 2 |
Related Majors
Careers That Physics Grads May Go Into
A degree in physics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for Florida Atlantic University.
| Occupation | Jobs in FL | Average Salary in FL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 47,960 | $54,120 |
| Physics Postsecondary Professors | 440 | $99,090 |
| Physicists | 240 | $143,370 |
References
*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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Kmgcoolguy4 under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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