Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL · Public · 23,757 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$61K
In-state tuition
$5K
Out-of-state tuition
$17K
Graduation rate
64%
Acceptance rate
66%
Median debt
$12K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $25K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1127 |
| ACT composite (median) | 23.0 |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $50K |
| SAT math (median) | 545 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 510 |
| Undergraduate composition | 43% White · 16% Black · 29% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | www.fau.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Engineering. | $62K | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $61K | $22K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $61K | $22K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $61K | $21K |
| Computer Engineering. | $58K | $25K |
| Civil Engineering. | $56K | $17K |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $54K | $16K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $48K | $17K |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | $45K | $17K |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | $44K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $43K | $19K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $43K | $15K |
Compare with similar colleges in — FL
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | $6K | 78% | $14K | $63K |
| Miami Dade College | $3K | 47% | $7K | $45K |
| Florida International University | $7K | 78% | $12K | $66K |
| Valencia College | $3K | 50% | $6K | $45K |
| University of South Florida | $6K | 78% | $13K | $64K |
| University of Florida | $6K | 92% | $12K | $78K |
| Florida State University | $6K | 86% | $12K | $68K |
| Broward College | $3K | 40% | $5K | $46K |
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