We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at FIU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks FIU as a strong choice for music, placing at #94 out of 416 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Schools | 94 of 416 |
| Best Music Schools in Florida | 5 of 21 |
| Best Music Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 of 98 |
Here is each degree level available for music at FIU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 36 |
| Master’s | 23 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida International University handed out 36 bachelor’s degrees in music.
FIU holds a strong position among schools offering music at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 4 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 21 |
| Best Music Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
Music graduates with a bachelor’s degree from FIU report a median salary of $17,763 a year. This is lower than $60,144, the median for all majors at FIU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FIU, music graduates take on a median debt of $14,882 in student loans. This is lower than $19,191, the typical median for all majors at FIU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,721 | $16,529 |
| Fees | $1,844 | $2,435 |
Read more about FIU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 53% of music bachelor’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of music bachelor’s degree graduates at FIU were Hispanic or Latino. Approximately 86% 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 music.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FIU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Music | 23 |