by our College Data Analytics TeamGet the facts about Florida International University Graduate School. Learn how it ranks, what graduate degree programs it offers, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
The goal of College Factual’s yearly Best Quality Schools rankings is to help students find graduate schools that provide excellent learning environments that are a great fit for them.Factors that go into these rankings include how much money students make after graduation, the number of FTE students per instructor, and how much debt students take on to attend the school.
Florida International University landed the #450 spot in College Factual’s 2026 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking out of a pool of 4,630 colleges and universities that were eligible for this year’s ranking.For the Best Master’s Degree Schools in Florida, FIU came in at #9.
FIU was ranked #450 in the 2026 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking out of the 4,630 schools that were included in the ranking.In addition, FIU took the #9 spot for Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Florida.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingOut of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, FIU came in at #450. In addition, FIU took the #9 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida.
Out of 4,630 schools analyzed in the 2026 Best Graduate Schools in the United States ranking, FIU came in at #450. FIU also ranked #9 for Best Graduate Schools in Florida.
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,530 graduate students attended Florida International University.Since diversity is such an important part of the grad school experience, College Factual looked deeper at the demographics of these students.Keep reading to learn more.
Athough the male-female ratio may vary depending on the degree program, 61.9% of the total graduate students at FIU are women and 38.1% are men.
Racial-ethnic minorities* make up 68.8% of the graduate student population at FIU.FIU is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 15.0% of the graduate student population.The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average tuition and fees for graduate students is shown below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,805 | $30,933 |
| Fees | $3,310 | $3,966 |
The typical graduate student at FIU who borrowed carries a median debt of $19,191.
The average early-career salary for master’s degree recipients from FIU is $83,872.
After earning their doctoral degree from FIU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $98,756.
After earning their professional degree from FIU, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $122,935.
The graduate programs at FIU lead to a range of early-career salaries. The table below lists the graduate fields of study at the school whose recent graduates report the highest early-career earnings.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Nursing | $174,533 |
| Computer Systems Analysis | $128,418 |
| Electrical Engineering | $124,698 |
| Medicine | $122,935 |
| Computer Information Systems | $110,679 |
| Accounting | $100,865 |
| Computer Engineering | $99,961 |
| Law | $98,756 |
| Management Information Systems | $98,058 |
| Business Administration & Management | $96,120 |
Florida International University is a public institution situated in Miami, Florida.The suburban atmosphere of Miami makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle. Get more details about the location of Florida International University.
Contact details for FIU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 11200 S. W. 8 Street, Miami, FL 33199 |
| Phone: | 305-348-2000 |
| Website: | www.fiu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/floridainternational |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/fiu |
Around 49.2% of FIU graduate students took at least one course online.Approximately 29.2% of grad students took all their classes online during that same time period.
Listed here are the degree programs in which the school awarded master’s degrees.
Just like the master’s degree programs, only programs that had doctorate degrees awarded are shown here.
| Doctorate Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Professions | 7 | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 | — |
| Architectural Sciences | 5 | — |
| Biochemistry & Biophysics | 7 | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | 5 | — |
| Business Administration & Management | 25 | — |
| Chemistry | 25 | — |
| Child Development & Psychology | 4 | — |
| Civil Engineering | 23 | — |
| Computer Information Systems | 10 | — |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 6 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 15 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 6 | — |
| Economics | 1 | — |
| Educational Administration | 3 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 16 | — |
| General Biology | 26 | — |
| General Psychology | 13 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 9 | — |
| History | 3 | — |
| International Relations & Security | 6 | — |
| International Studies | 7 | — |
| Materials Engineering | 5 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3 | — |
| Nursing | 2 | — |
| Physics | 8 | — |
| Political Science & Government | 3 | — |
| Public Administration | 2 | — |
| Public Health | 11 | — |
| Romance Languages | 2 | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 3 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a graduate certificate.
| Graduate Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 8 | — |
| Communication Sciences | 16 | — |
| Design & Applied Arts | 17 | — |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Services | 7 | — |
| Ethnic Studies | 3 | — |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 9 | — |
| General Biology | 39 | — |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 2 | — |
| Human Resource Management | 12 | — |
| Nursing | 5 | — |
| Public Administration | 37 | — |
| Public Health | 12 | — |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 1 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 170 | — |
| Medicine | 114 | $122,935 |
| Nursing | 81 | — |
| Rehabilitation Professions | 59 | — |
The programs below are those in which the school awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 7 | — |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 22 | — |
| Educational Administration | 4 | — |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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