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Florida International University Ranking Badges

FIU earned 243 ranking badges in the 2027 College Factual rankings: 20 in the top 1%, 58 in the top 5%, 92 in the top 10% and 73 in the top 15% of the schools in each ranking. Its highest placement is #1 of 385 in Most Popular for International Business, a top 1% award.

Key facts

• Badges earned: 243 (2027 edition)
• In the top 1% / top 5%: 20 / 58
• Highest placement: #1 of 385, a top 1% award
• Fields of study with a badge: 26
• Placements this edition: 519
• Badge cutoff: a top 15% placement in a ranking

Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.

How Many Ranking Badges Has Florida International University Earned?

Florida International University holds 243 ranking badges across 26 fields of study, 78 of them in the top 5% or better; each badge is an award for placing in the top 15% of a ranking. Rankings on this page are updated as new federal data is released. The awards below are from the 2027 edition. The tier columns show the best placement reached in each ranking. See our data sources and methodologies. If you are an administrator interested in using our badge program to showcase your college’s strengths, please contact us.

Count by Award Level

Award Level	Badges
Top 1%	20
Top 5%	58
Top 10%	92
Top 15%	73
Total	243

What Is Florida International University Known For?

Florida International University is best known for Business, Management & Marketing: 18 of its 155 traditional-student awards are in that field. Its top-ranked majors include International Business, General Psychology and General Biology.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Overall Best	✓
Overall Best (Southeast)		✓
Overall Best (Florida)			✓
Best for the Money		✓
Best for the Money (Southeast)		✓
Best for the Money (Florida)		✓
Economic Diversity	✓
Economic Diversity (Southeast)	✓
Economic Diversity (Florida)		✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Popular (Southeast)				✓
Most Popular (Florida)			✓

Architecture/Urban Planning

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular	✓
Architectural Sciences
Most Popular		✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Best Value	✓
Most Popular	✓
Ecology & Systematics Biology
Best Value		✓
General Biology
Best Value	✓
Most Popular				✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular				✓
Accounting
Top Ranked	✓
Most Popular			✓
Business Administration & Management
Most Popular			✓
Finance & Financial Management
Best Value			✓
Most Popular				✓
Hospitality Management
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused	✓
Human Resource Management
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
International Business
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused		✓
Management Information Systems
Best Value	✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Best Value		✓
Marketing
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Real Estate
Most Popular		✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Communication & Media Studies
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Public Relations & Advertising
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓
Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Best Value	✓
Most Popular		✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Computer Information Systems
Most Popular			✓
Computer Systems Analysis
Most Popular	✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Curriculum & Instruction
Best Value			✓
Most Popular	✓
Educational Administration
Best Value		✓
Educational Assessment
Best Value		✓
Special Education
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
Student Counseling
Best Value		✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked		✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Best Value		✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Biomedical Engineering
Best Value		✓
Civil Engineering
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
Computer Engineering
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
Electrical Engineering
Best Value		✓
Most Popular	✓
Mechanical Engineering
Best Value			✓

Engineering Technologies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Construction Engineering
Most Popular			✓
Engineering-Related Fields
Best Value		✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
General English Literature
Best Value	✓
Most Popular				✓

Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Area Studies
Most Popular		✓
Ethnic Studies
Most Popular		✓

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Romance Languages
Most Popular		✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked	✓
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Communication Sciences
Best Value		✓
Dietetics & Nutrition Services
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Most Popular			✓
Medical Illustration & Informatics
Best Value			✓
Mental & Social Health Services
Most Popular		✓
Nursing
Top Ranked		✓
Public Health
Best Value	✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Best Value			✓
Most Popular			✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓
History
Best Value		✓
Most Popular		✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked		✓
Most Popular			✓
Homeland Security
Most Popular			✓
Security Science and Technology.
Best Value	✓
Most Popular		✓

Legal Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular	✓
Law
Best Value			✓
Legal Research
Best Value			✓

Mathematics & Statistics

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Applied Mathematics
Best Value		✓
Mathematics
Best Value	✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular			✓
Computational Science
Best Value		✓
Interdisciplinary Studies
Best Value	✓
Most Popular				✓
International Studies
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Sustainability Science
Best Value		✓
Most Popular	✓

Natural Resources & Conservation

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Natural Resources Conservation
Best Value		✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Recreation Administration
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓

Philosophy & Religious Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Philosophy
Best Value	✓

Physical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular		✓
Chemistry
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Geological & Earth Sciences
Best Value		✓
Most Popular	✓
Physics
Most Popular	✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Child Development & Psychology
Best Value		✓
Clinical & Counseling Psychology
Best Value			✓
General Psychology
Best Value		✓
Most Popular				✓
Most Focused		✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Public Administration
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Social Work
Best Value		✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓
Economics
Most Popular		✓
International Relations & Security
Best Value		✓
Most Popular			✓
Political Science & Government
Best Value	✓
Most Popular			✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Fine & Studio Arts
Most Popular		✓
General Visual & Performing Arts
Most Popular			✓
Music
Best Value		✓

How Does Florida International University Rank in Athletics?

In College Factual’s 2027 athletics rankings, Florida International University earned 1 badge across 1 sport; its highest placement is #79 of 704 in Soccer.

Men’s Sports

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Soccer	✓

How Does Florida International University Rank for Online Students?

In College Factual’s 2027 online-program rankings, Florida International University earned 16 badges across 15 online programs, 13 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #1 of 132 in Most Popular Online for Finance & Financial Management.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Most Popular Online				✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
General Biology
Most Popular Online				✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Business Administration & Management
Most Popular Online			✓
Finance & Financial Management
Most Popular Online				✓
International Business
Most Popular Online				✓
Marketing
Most Popular Online			✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Computer Information Systems
Most Popular Online			✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
General English Literature
Most Popular Online			✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
History
Most Popular Online		✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Most Popular Online			✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
International Studies
Most Popular Online			✓
Sustainability Science
Most Popular Online				✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
General Psychology
Most Popular Online				✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Economics
Most Popular Online	✓
International Relations & Security
Most Popular Online	✓
Political Science & Government
Most Popular Online				✓

How Does Florida International University Rank for Veterans?

In College Factual’s 2027 veterans rankings, Florida International University earned 71 badges, 12 of them in the top 5% or better; its highest placement is #82 of 4,939 in Best for Veterans.

College Overall

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Best for Veterans			✓

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General Biology
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Business, Management & Marketing

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Accounting
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Business Administration & Management
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Finance & Financial Management
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Hospitality Management
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Human Resource Management
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
International Business
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Management Information Systems
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Management Sciences & Methods
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Marketing
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Communication & Journalism

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Communication & Media Studies
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Public Relations & Advertising
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Radio, TV & Digital Communication
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Computer & Information Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Computer Information Systems
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Computer Systems Analysis
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Information Technology
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Education

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Curriculum & Instruction
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Educational Administration
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Special Education
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Student Counseling
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Teacher Education Grade Specific
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Teacher Education Subject Specific
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Engineering

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Engineering Technologies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Construction Engineering
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Engineering-Related Fields
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Other Engineering Technology
Top Ranked Veterans			✓

English Language & Literature

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General English Literature
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Health Professions

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Allied Health Professions
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Communication Sciences
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Dietetics & Nutrition Services
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Health/Medical Admin Services
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Medical Illustration & Informatics
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Mental & Social Health Services
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Nursing
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Public Health
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Rehabilitation Professions
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

History

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
History
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Law Enforcement & Firefighting

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Criminal Justice & Corrections
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Homeland Security
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Security Science and Technology.
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Liberal Arts & Humanities

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans			✓
Liberal Arts General Studies
Top Ranked Veterans			✓

Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Biological & Physical Science
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Interdisciplinary Studies
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Recreation Administration
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Psychology

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Child Development & Psychology
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
General Psychology
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

Public & Social Service

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Social Work
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Social Sciences

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans		✓
Economics
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
International Relations & Security
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Sociology
Top Ranked Veterans	✓

Visual & Performing Arts

Ranking	Top 15%	Top 10%	Top 5%	Top 1%
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
Fine & Studio Arts
Top Ranked Veterans	✓
General Visual & Performing Arts
Top Ranked Veterans		✓

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Notes and References

College Factual’s rankings are based primarily on data from the U.S. Department of Education, 2027 edition. Florida International University appears in 519 of the College Factual rankings covered on this page.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.