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. We've also included details on how FIU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in chemistry.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #129 on College Factual's Best Schools for chemistry list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 110 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from FIU. This makes it the #23 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #107 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $28,660 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $42,660 for all chemistry 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 83 chemistry students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from FIU, about 35% were men and 65% 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, 66% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the FIU chemistry 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 students earned a master's degree in chemistry from FIU. About 55% of these graduates were women and the other 45% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 42 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.