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Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL · Public · Visit Website

Florida Atlantic University's main campus is located in Boca Raton, with additional campuses throughout South Florida. As a large research university, it offers a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs across its many colleges. Its location provides access to both the Atlantic coast and the broader Miami metro area. Students can participate in a variety of Division I athletics as part of the American Athletic Conference.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,236/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

58/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$4,879/yr

Out-of-state: $17,324/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 35% of students receive Pell Grants and 28% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$3,120	$12,480	33.8x
$30K – $48K	$4,760	$19,040	22.2x
$48K – $75K	$8,772	$35,088	12.0x
$75K – $110K	$14,665	$58,660	7.2x
$110K+	$16,235	$64,940	6.5x
Sticker price (no aid)	$4,879	$19,516	21.6x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Florida Atlantic University

43 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	89	$77,883/yr	High	44.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	84	$72,029/yr	Very High	48.2x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	84	$58,379/yr	Very High	44.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	81	$56,600/yr	Very High	34.3x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	79	$49,551/yr	Very High	34.0x
Electrical Compare across schools	76	$76,520/yr	Very High	46.4x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	76	$53,524/yr	High	27.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	74	$68,451/yr	Very High	44.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	74	$50,178/yr	High	26.5x
Economics Compare across schools	74	$48,632/yr	Very High	34.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$64,671/yr	High	40.9x
Business Administration Compare across schools	73	$46,662/yr	High	30.5x
Public Administration Compare across schools	73	$46,047/yr	High	29.7x
Ocean Engineering Compare across schools	71	$67,941/yr	High	44.6x
International Business Compare across schools	71	$47,047/yr	Very High	30.4x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	65	$39,480/yr	High	25.6x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	64	$56,009/yr	High	28.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	64	$45,207/yr	Very High	37.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	64	$41,995/yr	Very High	29.4x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	62	$35,647/yr	Moderate	27.2x
Architecture Compare across schools	60	$46,551/yr	High	32.0x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	60	$36,827/yr	High	26.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools	58	$41,866/yr	Very High	26.7x
Social Work Compare across schools	56	$39,912/yr	Moderate	24.6x
Chemistry Compare across schools	51	$35,015/yr	High	23.2x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	51	$31,641/yr	Very High	25.9x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	49	$30,412/yr	Moderate	26.4x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	47	$34,720/yr	High	24.9x
History Compare across schools	47	$24,639/yr	High	26.4x
Education, General Compare across schools	45	$38,928/yr	High	24.2x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	45	$30,765/yr	High	22.9x
Sociology Compare across schools	44	$29,679/yr	High	24.3x
Biology, General Compare across schools	44	$27,676/yr	High	26.8x
Research and Experimental Psychology Compare across schools	44	$23,981/yr	High	23.6x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	43	$26,926/yr	High	22.1x
Linguistic & Comparative Compare across schools	41	$32,756/yr	Very High	15.8x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	41	$28,726/yr	Moderate	20.4x
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning Compare across schools	41	$22,719/yr	High	32.5x
Anthropology Compare across schools	36	$26,418/yr	High	17.2x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	36	$23,264/yr	Very High	23.8x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	35	$29,605/yr	Low	23.5x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	34	$32,257/yr	High	15.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	26	$18,452/yr	Moderate	8.5x

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