by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FIU ranks among other schools offering degrees in public admin.
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FIU is in the top 10% of the country for public admin. More specifically it was ranked #28 out of 284 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida International University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 113 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 86 students received their master’s degree in public admin from FIU. This makes it the #30 most popular school for public admin master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in public admin in 2021, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of public admin students who receive their bachelor's degree at FIU is $44,177. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $42,063 for all public admin bachelor's degree recipients.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $58,372 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $51,006.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FIU, public admin students borrow a median amount of $27,022 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,375 for all public admin majors across the country.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Florida International University.
For the most recent academic year available, 34% of public admin bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to 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, 61% 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 public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 86 students who graduated with a Master’s in public admin from FIU in 2021, 30% were men and 70% 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, 52% 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 public admin.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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