Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 71.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 73.9%
- Retention Rate
- 91.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $60,249
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $16,500
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 24:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 53.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $175/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $166,709 | $42,812 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $108,649 | |
| Computer Systems Analysis. | Master | $84,653 | $35,500 |
| Computer Engineering. | Master | $84,599 | $26,902 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Master | $78,971 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $75,204 | $30,750 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Master | $74,200 | $36,455 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $73,949 | $41,066 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $72,274 | $18,124 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $67,685 | $59,154 |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $67,101 | $21,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,897 | $17,395 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $66,653 | $14,637 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $63,817 | $69,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $63,071 | $13,750 |
Outcomes Overview
FIU graduates earn a median salary of $60,249 ten years after graduation, putting them ahead of many state university peers. With median debt of just $16,500, graduates face a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 27%, well below the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $175 represent about 3.5% of typical graduate income, leaving plenty of room for living expenses in expensive Miami. The school's strong ties to South Florida's banking, healthcare, and international business sectors help explain the solid employment rate of 92.7%. Many graduates stay local to work for major employers like Baptist Health, American Airlines, and the growing tech scene. This represents a strong return on investment for a public university education.