by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #9 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, ranked #192 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 192 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Florida | 9 of 12 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 97 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 75 |
| Master’s | 16 |
| Doctoral | 25 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University conferred 75 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 189 |
Chemistry students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $60,274 a year. This is higher than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FIU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $15,750 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 |
Find out more about FIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 16 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 25 |
