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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #141 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 155 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 37 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from FIU. This makes it the #47 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 22 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #92 most popular school in the United States for this category of 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.
Of the 126 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Physical Sciences from FIU in 2021-2022, 47% were men and 53% 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, 67% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its physical sciences bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FIU Online Learning page.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 34 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from FIU. About 47% of these graduates were women and the other 53% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Florida International University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 121 |
| Physics | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,058 |
| Engineering | 961 |
| Engineering Technologies | 240 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 160 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 56 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.