by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how FIU compares to other colleges that offer economics.
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FIU ranks competitively among schools offering economics. More specifically it was ranked #386 out of 466 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Florida.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 154 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU earn a median of $65,515 a year. This is above $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, economics students borrow a median amount of $21,500 in student loans. This is higher than $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, 68% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 59% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 91 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Every one of the 2 students who graduated with a master’s degree in economics from FIU identified as men.
The largest share of economics master’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 student who graduated with a doctoral degree in economics from FIU identified as men.
The largest share of economics doctoral degree graduates at FIU were White. About 100% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Florida International University.
This economics program at FIU breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 3 |
FIU granted 3 degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Hispanic or Latino (67%).