Engineering at Florida International University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Engineering, consider the program at Florida International University. Get started with the following essential facts.
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Online Class Availability at Florida International University
Many students take online classes at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) studied exclusively online and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Engineering Rankings at Florida International University
Use these rankings to compare Florida International University’s Engineering program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #133 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 681 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Florida | #4 of 20 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #28 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #33 of 136 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #133 of 679 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #223 of 681 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Florida International University
Students who complete Florida International University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $65,165 |
| 2 years | $67,441 |
| 3 years | $73,537 |
| 4 years | $86,702 |
| 5 years | $95,526 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Florida International University take home a median $86,702, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 44% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Engineering graduates from Florida International University stands at $20,470.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Students who finish Engineering program at Florida International University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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