Physics at Florida International University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Physics, take a look at what Florida International University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida International University sits in Miami, FL.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 37 physics degrees were awarded at Florida International University.
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Studying Online at Florida International University
Online coursework is an option at Florida International University. Among 54,723 students, 13,818 (25%) studied exclusively online and 23,023 (42%) took at least some classes online.
Physics Rankings at Florida International University
Rankings can help you compare Florida International University’s Physics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 259 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #3 of 35 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #4 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 35 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #41 of 257 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #117 of 259 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Physics graduates at Florida International University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Physics graduates at Florida International University are 27% women (10) and 73% men (27).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Florida International University
Among the 14 bachelor’s physics graduates at Florida International University, 21% were women (3) and 79% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
Minority students account for 86% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida International University, above the national average of 30%.*
Physics Master’s Program at Florida International University
Among the 15 master’s physics degrees awarded at Florida International University, 40% were women (6) and 60% were men (9).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Florida International University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 67% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Florida International University, above the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at Florida International University
Among the 8 doctoral physics degrees awarded at Florida International University, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Florida International University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 12% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Florida International University, below the national average of 14%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Florida International University
This Physics program at Florida International University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 37 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at Florida International University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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.