by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the 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 physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #136 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 128 |
| Best Physics Schools | 136 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 28 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 13% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 9 students received their master’s degree in physics from FIU. This makes it the #63 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #78 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. 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 28 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 71% were men and 29% 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, 68% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the FIU physics 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, 9 students earned a master's degree in physics from FIU. About 22% of these graduates were women and the other 78% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 121 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.