Florida International University ★ Hidden gem
Miami, Florida · Public · 39,508 undergraduates
Of 97 programs with reported earnings, 93 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 4 fall short. Another 146 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $7,003 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,873 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,925 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,568 |
| $110k and up | $18,200 |
| All families (average) | $9,288 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $49,470 | +$15,120 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 1.1 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $46,718 | +$12,368 | clears the bar | $15,000 | 1.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $99,549 | +$65,199 | clears the bar | $59,154 | 0.9 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $90,397 | +$56,047 | clears the bar | $18,896 | 0.3 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $71,355 | +$37,005 | clears the bar | $16,500 | 0.4 yrs |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's Degree | $56,667 | +$22,317 | clears the bar | $16,398 | 0.7 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $55,830 | +$21,480 | clears the bar | $16,829 | 0.8 yrs |
| International Business | Bachelor's Degree | $65,054 | +$30,704 | clears the bar | $16,231 | 0.5 yrs |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's Degree | $35,476 | +$1,126 | clears the bar | $20,147 | 17.9 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $64,423 | +$30,073 | clears the bar | $15,650 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $57,376 | +$23,026 | clears the bar | $17,234 | 0.7 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $61,256 | +$26,906 | clears the bar | $16,952 | 0.6 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $57,996 | +$23,646 | clears the bar | $14,823 | 0.6 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $53,854 | +$19,504 | clears the bar | $16,100 | 0.8 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $64,399 | +$30,049 | clears the bar | $17,662 | 0.6 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 97 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 41% of students receive Pell grants · 74% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.