Here is an overview of this program at FIU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #7 out of 18 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, FIU as a strong choice for public & social service, ranked #287 out of 861 schools nationally.
Here is each degree level granted in public & social service at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 110 |
| Master’s | 56 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate | 37 |
The public & social service area of study at FIU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Administration | 139 |
| Social Work | 67 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University conferred 110 bachelor’s degrees in public & social service.
FIU ranks competitively among schools offering public & social service at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Public & Social Service majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $54,702 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, public & social service students accumulate a median of $22,911 in student loans. This is above $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, 29% of public & social service bachelor’s degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. About 52% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 36 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Graduate study is also available at FIU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 56 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Public & Social Service | 3 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 37 |