by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU among the top schools in the country for nursing, ranked #98 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 98 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 3 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 550 |
The following degree levels are available for nursing at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 264 |
| Master’s | 94 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate | 5 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 264 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
FIU is in the top 10% of the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 8 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $101,358 a year. This is higher than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, nursing students accumulate a median of $18,895 in student loans. This is lower than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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Among recent graduates, 20% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 80% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 70% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 45 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 184 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FIU awarded 264 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 80% to women and 20% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (70%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 94 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 2 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Nursing | 5 |
