by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physical sciences at FIU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #4 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU highly for physical sciences, ranked #221 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 221 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 9 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 36 of 110 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in physical sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 100 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
The physical sciences area of study at FIU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 116 |
| Physics | 37 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 28 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 37 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 6 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 14 |
| Best Physical Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 81 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,805 | $30,933 |
| Fees | $3,310 | $3,966 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 54% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 57% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 42 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 |
| Best Physical Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools | 92 |
In the most recent graduating class, 48% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at FIU were Non-Resident Alien. About 36% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in physical sciences.
FIU has not been ranked for physical sciences at the graduate certificate level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in physical sciences from FIU identified as men.
The largest share of physical sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at FIU were Black or African American. About 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 graduate certificate in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Undergraduate study is also available at FIU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 100 |