by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public administration.
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FIU holds a strong position among schools offering public administration. Specifically, it ranked #142 out of 258 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #7 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in the Southeast Region | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| College Major Best Value | 2 |
| Best Value Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Value Public Administration Schools in Florida | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| College Major Best Value | 4 |
| Best Public Administration Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
| Best Public Administration Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in public administration.
Public Administration majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FIU earn a median of $59,938 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FIU, public administration graduates take on a median debt of $27,022 in student loans. This is higher than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 45% of public administration bachelor’s degrees went to men and 55% went to women.
The largest share of public administration bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 30% of public administration master’s degrees went to men and 70% went to women.
The majority of public administration master’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 55% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 17 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public administration from FIU were women.
The majority of public administration doctoral degree graduates at FIU are Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 50% 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 public administration.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the public administration majors at Florida International University.