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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Find out how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in psychology.
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FIU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #400 out of 1,496 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in Florida | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Value Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Value Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Value Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| Best Value Psychology Schools in the Southeast Region | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
| College Major Best Value | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida International University handed out 1,549 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,140 a year. This is below $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FIU, psychology graduates take on a median debt of $18,750 in student loans. This is below $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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For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. About 74% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,152 |
| White | 112 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 41 |
Among recent graduates, 18% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 66% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 88 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent academic year available, 24% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 76% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at FIU were White. 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 doctoral in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Florida International University.
This psychology program at FIU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 1,642 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 58 |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 7 |