by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in social sciences at FIU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 9 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for social sciences, coming in at #480 out of 953 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 480 of 953 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 10 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 71 of 193 |
Here is each degree level granted in social sciences at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 710 |
| Master’s | 15 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
This social sciences area of study at FIU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 323 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 233 |
| Economics | 157 |
| Sociology | 20 |
| Geography and Cartography | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida International University awarded 15 master’s degrees in social sciences.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering social sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 9 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 6 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 29 |
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 170 |
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 93% of social sciences master’s degrees went to men and 7% went to women.
The majority of social sciences master’s degree graduates at FIU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 47% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in social sciences.
FIU is not currently ranked for social sciences at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 60% of social sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences doctoral degree graduates at FIU are Non-Resident Alien. About 40% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at FIU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 710 |