General Education at Florida Atlantic University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Education, you may want to check out the program at Florida Atlantic University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 55 general education degrees were granted at Florida Atlantic University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Atlantic University
Distance learning is available at Florida Atlantic University. Among 31,607 students, 6,454 (20%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 15,611 (49%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Florida Atlantic University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Atlantic University’s General Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #3 of 8 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 8 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 87 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 87 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 397 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #145 of 406 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for General Education graduates at Florida Atlantic University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Florida Atlantic University are 100% women (55) and 0% men (0).
General Education Bachelor’s Program at Florida Atlantic University
Of the 49 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at Florida Atlantic University, 100% were women (49) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 19 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 9 |
| Black / African American | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Atlantic University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for General Education Graduates
Students who finish General Education program at Florida Atlantic University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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