by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with area studies programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #70 on College Factual's Best Schools for area studies list. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Area Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 18 |
| Best Area Studies Graduate Degree Schools | 19 |
| Best Area Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 67 |
| Best Area Studies Schools | 70 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 46 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 44% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 14 students received their master’s degree in area studies from FIU. This makes it the #18 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
Area Studies majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $19,457 a year. This is less than $34,211, which is the national median of all area studies majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $206 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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, 46 area studies majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 28% were men and 72% 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, 63% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FIU area studies 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a master's degree in area studies from FIU. About 35% were men and 65% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 27 |
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