All FAU majors by area
- Engineering · 11
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 11
- Humanities & Languages · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Health & Medicine · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $76,520 | $93,561 | $22,250 |
| Computer Engineering | $72,029 | $90,664 | $26,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $68,451 | $89,583 | $22,025 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,671 | $84,778 | $23,866 |
| Ocean Engineering | $67,941 | $80,093 | $29,000 |
| City / Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | $22,719 | $66,093 | $27,653 |
| Architecture | $46,551 | $64,730 | $30,749 |
| Environmental Design | — | $53,961 | $16,250 |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Surveying Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,957 | $51,082 | $22,324 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $29,605 | $48,428 | $19,453 |
| English | $23,264 | $47,642 | $17,912 |
| History | $24,639 | $46,960 | $18,075 |
| Linguistics | $32,756 | $46,915 | $18,500 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $56,600 | $77,465 | $19,431 |
| Economics | $48,632 | $74,056 | $25,111 |
| Management Information Systems | $45,207 | $70,318 | $17,929 |
| Finance | $49,551 | $70,078 | $17,641 |
| Marketing | $41,995 | $62,906 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration | $46,662 | $62,058 | $17,700 |
| Hospitality Management | $36,827 | $54,635 | $23,032 |
| International Business | $47,047 | $50,230 | $17,500 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $41,866 | $71,453 | $22,755 |
| Biology | $27,676 | $47,707 | $17,537 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $35,015 | — | $25,000 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $28,726 | $46,606 | $14,750 |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | — | $37,374 | — |
| Theatre | $18,452 | $20,673 | $23,625 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $53,524 | $56,414 | $27,516 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,178 | $56,073 | $17,661 |
| Education | $38,928 | $50,946 | $18,474 |
| Special Education | $56,009 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $77,883 | $91,953 | $21,070 |
| Health Administration | $39,480 | $57,153 | $20,500 |
| Health Sciences | $32,257 | $51,640 | $20,425 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $30,412 | $50,395 | $20,659 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $34,720 | $54,717 | $19,500 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $26,926 | $47,505 | $18,492 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $58,379 | $89,476 | $18,337 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Accounting → Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.0% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former FAU students earn a median $56,746 ten years after starting college, more than 83% of Florida colleges we cover. 63% graduate within six years.
FAU majors questions
How many majors does FAU offer?
Florida Atlantic University offers 61 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at FAU?
Electrical Engineering graduates from Florida Atlantic University earn a median $93,561 four years after graduating, the highest of the 45 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $22,250.
Which FAU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $20,673 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Florida Atlantic University overview