by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #482 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 482 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 10 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 72 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 710 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
This social sciences area of study at FIU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 323 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 233 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University conferred 710 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 10 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 70 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 427 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,011 a year. This is below $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $19,847 in student loans. This is above $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 48% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 77 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 498 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 24 |
Graduate study is also available at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 15 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 10 |
