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. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in liberal arts.
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FIU was ranked #141 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for liberal arts majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #15 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 60 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Associate Degree Schools | 122 |
| Best Liberal Arts General Studies Schools | 141 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 265 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts general studies. This is a decrease of 14% over the previous year when 307 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of liberal arts students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $34,418. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $36,340 for all liberal arts students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, liberal arts students borrow a median amount of $32,759 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $19,782 for all liberal arts majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the liberal arts program at FIU is $216 per month.
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During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FIU paid an average of $619 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $206 per credit hour. 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 |
| 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 265 students earned a bachelor's degree in liberal arts from FIU. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
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, 62% 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 liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 164 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Online degrees for the FIU liberal arts 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.
Of the 135 liberal arts students who graduated with a associate's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the associate's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 associate's in liberal arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts majors at Florida International University.
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