Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University Majors
Florida Atlantic University awards bachelor's degrees in 58 fields, about 5,690 a year. The largest are Biology, Nursing, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies.
| Major | Degrees a year | Earnings, 1 year out | Earnings, 4 years out | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 389 | $27,676 | $47,707 | $17,537 |
| Nursing | 347 | $77,883 | $91,953 | $21,070 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 330 | $34,957 | $51,082 | $22,324 |
| Psychology | 315 | $30,765 | $48,754 | $18,250 |
| Business Administration | 311 | $46,662 | $62,058 | $17,700 |
| Criminal Justice | 292 | $35,647 | $53,545 | $18,750 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 292 | $32,257 | $51,640 | $20,425 |
| Marketing | 272 | $41,995 | $62,906 | $19,500 |
| Finance | 252 | $49,551 | $70,078 | $17,641 |
| Accounting | 215 | $56,600 | $77,465 | $19,431 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 180 | $58,379 | $89,476 | $18,337 |
| Communications | 173 | $34,720 | $54,717 | $19,500 |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | 173 | $30,412 | $50,395 | $20,659 |
| Social Work | 160 | $39,912 | $50,966 | $21,101 |
| Broadcasting and Digital Media | 151 | $26,926 | $47,505 | $18,492 |
| Political Science | 124 | $31,641 | $53,872 | $18,500 |
| Management Information Systems | 122 | $45,207 | $70,318 | $17,929 |
| Liberal Arts | 110 | $29,605 | $48,428 | $19,453 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 102 | $23,981 | $56,012 | $18,384 |
| Teacher Education | 98 | $50,178 | $56,073 | $17,661 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 98 | $68,451 | $89,583 | $22,025 |
| Health Administration | 95 | $39,480 | $57,153 | $20,500 |
| Sociology | 81 | $29,679 | $50,983 | $21,227 |
| Studio Art | 75 | $28,726 | $46,606 | $14,750 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 71 | |||
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | 61 | |||
| English Language and Literature | 61 | $23,264 | $47,642 | $17,912 |
| International Business | 55 | $47,047 | $50,230 | $17,500 |
| Economics | 51 | $48,632 | $74,056 | $25,111 |
| Computer Engineering | 43 | $72,029 | $90,664 | $26,750 |
| Subject-Area Teacher Education | 42 | $53,524 | $56,414 | $27,516 |
| Civil Engineering | 42 | $64,671 | $84,778 | $23,866 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 42 | $37,561 | $56,162 | $20,221 |
| Public Administration | 41 | $46,047 | $57,679 | $19,804 |
| Electrical Engineering | 39 | $76,520 | $93,561 | $22,250 |
| Chemistry | 38 | $35,015 | $25,000 | |
| Hospitality Management | 35 | $36,827 | $54,635 | $23,032 |
| Education | 34 | $38,928 | $50,946 | $18,474 |
| History | 29 | $24,639 | $46,960 | $18,075 |
| Anthropology | 27 | $26,418 | $33,389 | $22,962 |
| Ocean Engineering | 24 | $67,941 | $80,093 | $29,000 |
| Theater | 23 | $18,452 | $20,673 | $23,625 |
| Mathematics | 20 | $41,866 | $71,453 | $22,755 |
| Geology and Earth Science | 18 | |||
| Environmental Design | 17 | $53,961 | $16,250 | |
| Philosophy | 16 | |||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 16 | $37,374 | ||
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 15 | $32,756 | $46,915 | $18,500 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | 14 | |||
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 13 | $22,719 | $66,093 | $27,653 |
| Surveying Engineering | 13 | |||
| Music | 12 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching | 7 | $56,009 | ||
| Physics | 5 | |||
| Architecture | 3 | $46,551 | $64,730 | $30,749 |
| Data Science | 3 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | |||
| Geography and Cartography | 1 |
A blank cell means the figure is withheld, usually because the program is small.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most popular majors at Florida Atlantic University?
By bachelor's degrees awarded in a year: Biology (389), Nursing (347), Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (330), Psychology (315), Business Administration (311).
Which Florida Atlantic University majors earn the most?
Four years after graduation, the highest median earnings are in Electrical Engineering ($93,561), Nursing ($91,953), Computer Engineering ($90,664), Mechanical Engineering ($89,583), Computer and Information Sciences ($89,476). Earnings are reported for 45 of Florida Atlantic University's 58 programs.
How many majors does Florida Atlantic University have?
Florida Atlantic University awarded bachelor's degrees in 58 federal program categories in the most recent year reported. A college's own list of majors can be longer or shorter, because several named majors often fall under one federal category.
Source: College Scorecard, Most Recent Data by Field of Study (U.S. Department of Education), 2026-06-10 release. Programs are federal categories, which do not always match the names Florida Atlantic University uses. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal financial aid, four years after a bachelor's degree, and are withheld for small programs.
