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Florida International University

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Florida International University's main campus is located in Westchester, a suburb of Miami. As a large public research university, FIU offers a wide array of programs and research opportunities, with a focus on preeminence in research. Students can engage in a diverse campus life, with a strong emphasis on athletics through its NCAA Division I programs. The university's location in Miami provides access to a vibrant urban environment and numerous cultural experiences.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,023/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

56/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$6,565/yr

Out-of-state: $18,963/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 40% of students receive Pell Grants and 18% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$7,112	$28,448	14.8x
$30K – $48K	$8,379	$33,516	12.5x
$48K – $75K	$11,393	$45,572	9.2x
$75K – $110K	$14,920	$59,680	7.0x
$110K+	$17,313	$69,252	6.1x
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,565	$26,260	16.0x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Florida International University

47 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	90	$78,671/yr	High	34.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	85	$75,210/yr	Very High	38.4x
Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools	85	$62,562/yr	Very High	33.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	82	$54,963/yr	Very High	29.5x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	81	$51,633/yr	Very High	28.2x
Electrical Compare across schools	75	$71,447/yr	Very High	35.3x
Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools	75	$71,335/yr	Very High	35.0x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	74	$66,215/yr	High	32.5x
Business Administration Compare across schools	72	$43,772/yr	High	24.4x
Construction Engineering Technologies Compare across schools	71	$73,602/yr	Very High	34.1x
Public Administration Compare across schools	71	$46,281/yr	High	21.1x
International Business Compare across schools	71	$45,661/yr	Very High	23.6x
Economics Compare across schools	71	$42,314/yr	Very High	27.7x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$62,254/yr	High	34.7x
Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools	68	$47,062/yr	High	24.6x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	68	$44,522/yr	High	19.2x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	66	$49,506/yr	Very High	28.5x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools	65	$39,016/yr	High	20.2x
Marketing Compare across schools	63	$40,839/yr	Very High	22.8x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	62	$36,839/yr	Moderate	20.0x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	59	$64,541/yr	Very High	23.6x
Mathematics Compare across schools	58	$49,507/yr	Very High	17.9x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	53	$33,364/yr	High	17.8x
Chemistry Compare across schools	52	$28,660/yr	High	25.9x
Social Work Compare across schools	50	$41,626/yr	Moderate	14.6x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	50	$36,424/yr	High	20.7x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	49	$30,578/yr	High	17.4x
Parks Compare across schools	49	$29,862/yr	Moderate	15.5x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	48	$36,598/yr	High	22.8x
History Compare across schools	48	$31,835/yr	High	17.8x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	46	$35,827/yr	High	12.6x
International Relations Compare across schools	46	$33,417/yr	High	18.8x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	46	$26,983/yr	Very High	19.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools	44	$34,435/yr	High	12.1x
Sociology Compare across schools	43	$31,147/yr	High	17.6x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	43	$30,218/yr	High	17.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	42	$21,529/yr	High	21.3x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	41	$36,007/yr	High	16.7x
Liberal Arts and Sciences Compare across schools	39	$34,418/yr	Low	18.0x
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Compare across schools	39	$29,422/yr	High	21.4x
Philosophy Compare across schools	38	$31,583/yr	Very High	18.6x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	35	$27,037/yr	Very High	16.6x
Music Compare across schools	35	$25,484/yr	High	14.6x
Sustainability Studies Compare across schools	29	$28,997/yr	High	10.0x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	28	$22,334/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Compare across schools	24	$20,113/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Area Studies Compare across schools	19	$19,457/yr	Very High	6.4x

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