by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at FIU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #5 out of 7 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 geological & earth sciences, ranked #100 out of 159 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 100 of 159 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Florida | 5 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 37 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University awarded 11 bachelor’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering geological & earth sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
Find out more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 64% of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 64% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FIU conferred 11 bachelor’s completions in geology/earth science, general recently — 36% to women and 64% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (64%).
Graduate study is also available at FIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 6 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 |