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The bachelor's program at FIU was ranked #147 on College Factual's Best Schools for social sciences list. It is also ranked #5 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Master’s Degree Schools | 100 |
| Best Social Sciences Graduate Degree Schools | 103 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 144 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 147 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 904 bachelor's degrees in social sciences. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 891 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in social sciences from FIU. This makes it the #138 most popular school for social sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in social sciences in 2022, making the school the #123 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 |
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Of the 904 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Social Sciences from FIU in 2021-2022, 42% were men and 58% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 82 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 613 |
| White | 101 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 65 |
| Other Races | 30 |
Online degrees for the FIU social sciences 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 social sciences majors earned their master's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Florida International University.
Social 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 |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 354 |
| International Relations & National Security | 317 |
| Economics | 156 |
| Sociology | 100 |
| Geography & Cartography | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Journalism | 894 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | 400 |
| English Language & Literature | 208 |
| Foreign Languages & Linguistics | 108 |
| Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies | 93 |
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