by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how FIU ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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FIU is in the top 10% of the country for psychology. More specifically it was ranked #51 out of 979 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 1715 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 4% over the previous year when 1,652 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 57 students received their master’s degree in psychology from FIU. This makes it the #17 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $30,218. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $26,253 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at FIU is $155 per month.
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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 1,715 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from FIU. About 17% were men and 83% 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, 74% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 210 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,263 |
| White | 121 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 51 |
| Other Races | 38 |
FIU does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Graduates of the master's psychology program at FIU make a median salary of $41,772. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
Of the 97 students who earned a master's degree in General Psychology from FIU in 2021-2022, 10% were men and 90% were women.
The majority of the master's degree graduates for this major are Hispanic or Latino. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 65% 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 master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 13 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 6 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.