by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #170 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 170 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 170 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 144 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 148 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 11 students received their master’s degree in economics from FIU. This makes it the #107 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $42,314. This is less than $51,722, which is the national median of all economics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIU was $619 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 144 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from FIU. About 28% of these graduates were women and the other 72% were men.
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, 59% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 22 |
| Other Races | 4 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of economics master's degrees went to men and 50% went 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 354 |
| International Relations & National Security | 317 |
| Sociology | 100 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
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