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. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for political science & government, placing at #364 out of 679 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 364 of 679 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in Florida | 9 of 17 |
| Best Political Science & Government Schools in the Southeast Region | 59 of 151 |
The table below lists every degree level available for political science & government at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 317 |
| Master’s | 3 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 317 bachelor’s degrees in political science & government.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering political science & government at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #9 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Political Science & Government students who finish a bachelor’s at FIU report a median salary of $42,285 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FIU, political science & government graduates take on a median debt of $15,250 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.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of political science & government bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of political science & government bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 78% 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 political science & government.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 247 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 6 |
FIU granted 317 bachelor’s completions in political science and government, general in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (78%).
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 Political Science & Government | 3 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Political Science & Government | 3 |
