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. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #89 on College Factual's Best Schools for philosophy list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
| Best Philosophy Schools | 89 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 45 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $31,583 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FIU was $619 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
Of the 45 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Philosophy from FIU in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 82% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FIU philosophy bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Studies | 18 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.