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 was ranked #23 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for public admin majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida International University handed out 102 bachelor's degrees in public administration. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, 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 $46,281. This is higher than $45,278, which is the national median for all public admin bachelor's degree recipients.
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, 102 public admin majors earned their bachelor's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 34% were men and 66% 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, 63% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 64 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Online degrees for the FIU public admin 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.
Public Admin majors graduating with a master's degree from FIU make a median salary of $59,096 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public admin graduates with a master's is $58,617.
The public admin program at FIU awarded 95 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 34% of these degrees went to men with the other 66% going to 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, 63% 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 | 0 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public admin majors at Florida International University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Policy | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.