by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with geology programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #115 on College Factual's Best Schools for geology list. It is also ranked #4 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in geological & earth sciences. This is an increase of 15% over the previous year when 13 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in geology from FIU. This makes it the #73 most popular school for geology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in geology in 2022, making the school the #43 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 | $1,350 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $12,156 | $12,156 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,900 | $5,900 |
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Of the 15 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Geological & Earth Sciences from FIU in 2021-2022, 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the bachelor's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of grads 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 geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FIU geology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
The geology program at FIU awarded 3 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in geology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the geology majors at Florida International University.
More about our data sources and methodologies.