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 #8 out of 12 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU highly for economics, coming in at #339 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 339 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Florida | 8 of 12 |
| Best Economics Schools in the Southeast Region | 47 of 70 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in economics at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 154 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 1 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 154 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 8 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 44 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 285 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU earn a median of $65,515 a year. This is above $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Read more about FIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 59% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 1 |
