Florida International University

Miami, FL fiu.edu 38,761 students

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

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Earnings

$42,023

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

56/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$6,565

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Florida International University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 40% of students receive Pell Grants; 18% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

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

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Florida International University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →	90	$78,671/yr	High	34.7x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools →	85	$75,210/yr	Very High	38.4x
Information Sciences Computer and Information Sciences, General Compare across schools →	85	$62,562/yr	Very High	33.0x
Accounting Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools →	82	$54,963/yr	Very High	29.5x
Finance Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools →	81	$51,633/yr	Very High	28.2x
Electrical Engineering Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 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 Business Administration, Management and Operations 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 Policy 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 Engineering Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$62,254/yr	High	34.7x
Human Resources Human Resources Management and Services Compare across schools →	68	$47,062/yr	High	24.6x
Teacher Education Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Compare across schools →	68	$44,522/yr	High	19.2x
Management Information Systems 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 Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools →	62	$36,839/yr	Moderate	20.0x
Environmental Engineering Environmental/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 Management 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
Subject-Area Teaching Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Compare across schools →	49	$30,578/yr	High	17.4x
Parks Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 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 International Relations and National Security Studies Compare across schools →	46	$33,417/yr	High	18.8x
Political Science Political Science and Government Compare across schools →	46	$26,983/yr	Very High	19.3x
Public Relations & Advertising Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Compare across schools →	44	$34,435/yr	High	12.1x
Sociology Compare across schools →	43	$31,147/yr	High	17.6x
Psychology Psychology, General Compare across schools →	43	$30,218/yr	High	17.4x
Biology Biology, General Compare across schools →	42	$21,529/yr	High	21.3x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools →	41	$36,007/yr	High	16.7x
Liberal Arts & Humanities Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Compare across schools →	39	$34,418/yr	Low	18.0x
Dietetics & Nutrition 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 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 Arts Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools →	28	$22,334/yr	Moderate	10.5x
Theater & Drama 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