by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in geological & earth sciences at FIU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU among the top schools in the country for geological & earth sciences, ranked #100 out of 162 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools | 100 of 162 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in Florida | 5 of 7 |
| Best Geological & Earth Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 19 of 37 |
The following degree levels are offered in geological & earth sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 11 |
| Master’s | 6 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
| Graduate Certificate | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University handed out 6 master’s degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FIU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the master’s level.
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 |
Find out more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 83% of geological & earth sciences master’s degrees went to men and 17% went to women.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences master’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FIU awarded 6 master’s degrees in geology/earth science, general in the most recent reporting year — 17% to women and 83% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 9 doctoral degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FIU has not been ranked for geological & earth sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 44% of geological & earth sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The majority of geological & earth sciences doctoral degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 44% 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 geological & earth sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FIU granted 9 doctoral degrees in geology/earth science, general recently — 56% to women and 44% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (44%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 2 graduate certificate degrees in geological & earth sciences.
FIU is not currently ranked for geological & earth sciences at the graduate certificate level.
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a graduate certificate degree in geological & earth sciences from FIU were men.
The largest share of geological & earth sciences graduate certificate degree graduates at FIU are 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 geological & earth 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 |
FIU awarded 2 graduate certificate degrees in geology/earth science, general in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FIU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Geological & Earth Sciences | 11 |