by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FIU highly for area studies, placing at #71 out of 72 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Schools | 71 of 72 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in Florida | 2 of 2 |
| Best Area Studies Schools in the Southeast Region | 11 of 11 |
The following degree levels are available for area studies at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 41 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate | 8 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 41 bachelor’s degrees in area studies.
FIU is among the very best schools in the country for area studies at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 1 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 63 |
Area Studies graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU earn a median of $28,070 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, area studies graduates take on a median debt of $21,544 in student loans. This is above $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
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Among recent graduates, 29% of area studies bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The majority of area studies bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Roughly 46% 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 bachelor’s in area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FIU granted 35 bachelor’s degrees in asian studies/civilization recently — 74% to women and 26% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (43%).
FIU granted 6 bachelor’s degrees in latin american and caribbean studies recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Hispanic or Latino (67%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FIU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Area Studies | 14 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Area Studies | 8 |
