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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in political science.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #128 on College Factual's Best Schools for political science list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Political Science & Government Schools | 128 |
| Best Political Science & Government Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 348 bachelor's degrees in political science & government. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 334 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in political science from FIU. This makes it the #78 most popular school for political science master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in political science in 2022, making the school the #90 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of political science students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $26,983. This is less than $35,631, which is the national median of all political science majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 348 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science from FIU. About 41% were men and 59% 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, 74% 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 political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 259 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 12 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its political science 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 2 students graduated with a master's degree in political science from FIU. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in political science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the political science majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Relations & National Security | 317 |
| Economics | 156 |
| Sociology | 100 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
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