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International Studies at Florida International University

If you plan to study International Studies, you may want to check out the program at Florida International University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Florida International University is located in Miami, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 107 international studies degrees were granted at Florida International University.

Online & Distance Learning at Florida International University

Distance learning is available at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.

International Studies Rankings at Florida International University

These rankings give you a sense of how Florida International University’s International Studies program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 5
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 107

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Florida	#2 of 5
Best Value	Southeast (Region)	#2 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Florida	#3 of 5
Best Value	Nationwide	#5 of 105
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#9 of 22
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#51 of 107

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Florida International University

Students who complete Florida International University’s International Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$45,719
2 years	$43,070
3 years	$58,568
4 years	$66,060
5 years	$79,598

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, International Studies graduates from Florida International University take home a median $66,060, compared with $60,144 for all Florida International University graduates — about 10% higher than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the student demographics for International Studies graduates at Florida International University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, International Studies graduates at Florida International University are 71% women (76) and 29% men (31).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Florida International University

Of the 56 bachelor’s international studies graduates at Florida International University, 70% were women (39) and 30% were men (17).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	13
Hispanic / Latino	31
Black / African American	7
Asian	1
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	2

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 73% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University, higher than the national average of 44%.*

International Studies Master’s Program at Florida International University

Of the 44 master’s international studies graduates at Florida International University, 73% were women (32) and 27% were men (12).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies master’s degree recipients at Florida International University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	7
Hispanic / Latino	26
Black / African American	5
Asian	2
International (Nonresident)	4

Minority students account for 75% of International Studies master’s degree recipients at Florida International University, above the national average of 36%.*

International Studies Doctoral Program at Florida International University

Of the 7 doctoral international studies graduates at Florida International University, 71% were women (5) and 29% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies doctoral degree recipients at Florida International University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	1
Black / African American	1
International (Nonresident)	3

Minority students account for 29% of International Studies doctoral degree recipients at Florida International University, higher than the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Florida International University

The International Studies program at Florida International University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
International/Global Studies	107

Top-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Students who finish International Studies program at Florida International University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for International Studies graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists	$71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other	$47,617

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.