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. We've also included details on how FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in sustainability science.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #39 on College Factual's Best Schools for sustainability science list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Sustainability Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Sustainability Science Schools | 39 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in sustainability science. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 43 degrees were handed out.
Sustainability Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,997 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,223 for all sustainability science students.
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. 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 |
Learn more about FIU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of sustainability science bachelor's degrees went to men and 63% went to 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, 59% 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 sustainability science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FIU sustainability science 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 sustainability science majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Physical Science | 735 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 499 |
| International Studies | 83 |
| Computational Science | 7 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.