by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in area studies at FIU. It is offered at the Master’s, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU highly for area studies, placing at #80 out of 80 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 80 of 80 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Florida | 2 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 11 |
The following degree levels are available for area studies at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University conferred 14 master’s degrees in area studies.
FIU is a solid choice among schools offering area studies at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 4 |
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 25 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,805 | $30,933 |
| Fees | $3,310 | $3,966 |
Read more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 57% of area studies master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of area studies master’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 master’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FIU granted 8 master’s degrees in asian studies/civilization recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (38%).
FIU awarded 6 master’s degrees in latin american studies recently — 33% to women and 67% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 8 graduate certificate degrees in area studies.
FIU has not been ranked for area studies at the graduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 62% of area studies graduate certificate degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of area studies graduate certificate degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 38% 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 graduate certificate in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FIU granted 6 graduate certificate degrees in asian studies/civilization recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
FIU awarded 2 graduate certificate completions in latin american studies recently — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (100%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at FIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Area Studies | 41 |