Florida International University
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How strong are the academics at Florida International University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

21:1
Student to faculty ratio
31
Average class size
64%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Florida International has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 21:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
331
10-19
557
20-29
782
30-39
279
40-49
292
50-99
257
100+
69

Honors Programs

Florida International University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Florida International's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Florida International University:

92%
First-year retention rate
64%
4-year grad rate
70%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Florida International University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
284.4
534.72
785.04
1035.36
1285.68
1536

The Full List

Major Graduates
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architecture and Related Services, Other 0
  • Landscape Architecture 0
Area
  • Asian Studies/Civilization 21
  • Women's Studies 13
  • Latin American and Caribbean Studies 4
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 918
  • Biochemistry 43
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 26
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0
Business
  • Finance, General 522
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 499
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 423
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 396
  • Business Administration and Management, General 220
  • Accounting 174
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 133
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 65
  • Management Science 60
  • Management Information Systems, General 34
  • Real Estate 30
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 0
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 258
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 222
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 222
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 106
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 35
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 493
  • Information Technology 204
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 22
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 207
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 99
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 59
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 52
  • Art Teacher Education 14
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5
  • International and Comparative Education 1
Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 212
  • Mechanical Engineering 177
  • Civil Engineering, General 144
  • Computer Engineering, General 119
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 79
  • Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 25
  • Engineering, General 7
  • Engineering, Other 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 70
  • Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other 30
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 201
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 77
  • French Language and Literature 2
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 0
  • Portuguese Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 216
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 180
  • Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other 80
  • Dietetics/Dietitian 76
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 0
History
  • History, General 70
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 476
  • Criminalistics and Criminal Science 51
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 50
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 221
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 40
  • Statistics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 327
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 327
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 327
  • Biological and Physical Sciences 133
  • Sustainability Studies 60
  • International/Globalization Studies 43
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 28
Parks
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 127
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 28
  • Religion/Religious Studies 10
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 85
  • Physics, General 16
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 10
  • Physical Sciences, Other 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 1536
  • Behavioral Neuroscience 27
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 93
  • Public Administration 79
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 286
  • International Relations and Affairs 219
  • Economics, General 138
  • Sociology, General 45
  • Geography 4
  • Social Sciences, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Digital Arts 56
  • Art/Art Studies, General 49
  • Music, General 32
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 31
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 28
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation 21
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other 0

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