All FIU majors by area
- Science & Math · 13
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 13
- Business & Finance · 12
- Engineering · 12
- Humanities & Languages · 12
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $49,507 | $66,041 | — |
| Chemistry | $28,660 | $57,788 | $15,750 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $36,007 | $49,748 | — |
| Biology | $21,529 | $46,718 | $15,000 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies | $28,997 | — | $17,379 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Information Systems | $49,506 | $85,737 | $20,227 |
| Accounting | $54,963 | $81,923 | $18,625 |
| Finance | $51,633 | $71,355 | $18,835 |
| Economics | $42,314 | $70,022 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources | $47,062 | $67,696 | $23,125 |
| International Business | $45,661 | $65,054 | $17,750 |
| Marketing | $40,839 | $64,423 | $18,233 |
| Business Administration | $43,772 | $61,256 | $20,000 |
| Hospitality Management | $33,364 | $56,667 | $19,300 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Real Estate | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $75,210 | $101,224 | $18,948 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $73,602 | $99,471 | $22,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | $71,447 | $98,697 | $19,600 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $71,335 | $93,494 | $19,750 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $62,254 | $88,656 | $22,801 |
| Civil Engineering | $66,215 | $84,523 | $21,250 |
| Environmental Engineering | $64,541 | $80,650 | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Landscape Architecture | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | $31,835 | $56,676 | $17,250 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $37,745 | $55,402 | $26,610 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $34,418 | $49,960 | $25,571 |
| English | $27,037 | $47,659 | $18,871 |
| Philosophy | $31,583 | $43,085 | $13,134 |
| Area Studies | $19,457 | $23,742 | $21,544 |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $35,476 | — | $24,025 |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | $30,945 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | $25,484 | $50,677 | $14,882 |
| Studio Art | $22,334 | $40,653 | $17,250 |
| Theatre | $20,113 | $33,896 | $17,500 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $78,671 | $98,635 | $18,895 |
| Health Administration | $39,016 | $56,867 | $23,767 |
| Dietetics | $29,422 | $52,470 | $12,499 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,522 | $53,854 | $16,490 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $30,578 | $42,574 | $18,802 |
| International and Comparative Education | — | — | — |
| Special Education | $36,598 | — | $20,031 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations and Advertising | $34,435 | $65,343 | $12,000 |
| Communications | $36,424 | $57,376 | $18,000 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $35,827 | — | $11,180 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $62,562 | $90,397 | $19,999 |
| Information Technology | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former FIU students earn a median $60,249 ten years after starting college, more than 91% of Florida colleges we cover. 74% graduate within six years.
FIU majors questions
How many majors does FIU offer?
Florida International University offers 81 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Science & Math and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at FIU?
Computer Engineering graduates from Florida International University earn a median $101,224 four years after graduating, the highest of the 45 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $18,948.
Which FIU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Area Studies graduates earn the least: a median $23,742 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Florida International University overview