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. At its best it places at #9 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU highly for physical sciences, ranked #223 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 223 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 9 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 38 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The physical sciences area of study at FIU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 116 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University conferred 100 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,274 a year. This is above $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FIU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $15,750 in student loans. This is below $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, 46% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 54% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 77% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 77 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Physical Sciences | 2 |
