Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 63.2%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 64.3%
- Retention Rate
- 84.2%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $56,746
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,236
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 23:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.6%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $183/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $92,632 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $90,061 | $40,000 |
| Taxation. | Master | $74,576 | $30,869 |
| Civil Engineering. | Master | $73,737 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $72,796 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $64,865 | $36,200 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $64,415 | $17,050 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,600 | $18,425 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,463 | $20,875 |
| Ocean Engineering. | Bachelor | $63,377 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master | $62,012 | $33,180 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $59,688 | $41,000 |
| Economics. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $58,221 | $23,000 |
| Environmental Design. | Bachelor | $55,964 | $14,347 |
Outcomes Overview
FAU graduates earn a median of $56,746 ten years after graduation, while carrying typical debt loads of $17,236. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 30%, well below the concerning 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $183 represent just 3.9% of typical graduate income. The 93.6% employment rate reflects strong job placement in South Florida's growing business and technology sectors. Many graduates enter finance, engineering, and healthcare fields that benefit from the region's economic growth. FAU's business and engineering programs particularly prepare students for lucrative careers in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties. With reasonable debt levels and solid earning potential in a thriving job market, FAU offers a strong return on investment.