Florida International University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Florida International University at a glance

• 39,508

  students enrolled

• 350,000

  alumni, as the college reports

• 16,408

  degrees and certificates a year

• 74%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $9,288

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,721 in state, $16,529 out of state

• $47,768

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $60,249

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  85% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Florida International University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Florida International University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Miami-Dade County, where the college is.

• 3,162

  open professional jobs

• 427

  entry level

  22 say no experience is needed

• 7%

  ask for AI skills

  211 jobs

• 2.7%

  unemployment in Miami-Dade County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $68,694

  median household income

  Miami-Dade County

• 37%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 1.7% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, psychology, health professions, which lead to finance (424 open), sales (454 open), operations (357 open), marketing (209 open), human resources (154 open), strategy (25 open).

Hiring most: University Of Miami (265), Royal Caribbean Cruises (96), Princess Cruises / Holland America Line (82), Carnival (75), Jackson Health System (58), Baptist Health South Florida (53), ALLinOne (42), Restaurant Brands International (34).

What they hire for: Sales (454), Finance (424), Operations (357), Engineering (315), Marketing (209), Legal (185). Sales jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource South Florida.

• CareerSource South FloridaFlorida City · 305-245-7738 · 8-5 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami Gardens · 305-474-6800 · 8-5 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami · 305-442-6900 · 8-5 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami · 305-442-6900 · 8-5:00 M-F
• CareerSource South FloridaMiami · 305-553-1134 · varies
• CareerSource South Florida - Carol CityMiami Gardens · 305-620-8012 · 8-5 Mon-Fri

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Florida

• Valencia CollegeOrlando · 39,486 students
• University of South FloridaTampa · 37,207 students
• University of FloridaGainesville · 35,629 students
• Miami Dade CollegeMiami · 46,182 students
• Florida State UniversityTallahassee · 32,212 students
• Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale · 24,922 students

All Florida colleges

Common questions

How big is Florida International University?

Florida International University enrolls about 39,508 students and is a public 4-year institution in Miami, Florida. It awards about 16,408 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida International University?

74% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Florida International University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $47,768 six years after entry and $60,249 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Florida International University offer AI or data science degrees?

Florida International University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Florida International University?

3,162 open professional jobs are listed in Miami-Dade County, 427 of them entry level and 22 saying no experience is needed. University Of Miami has the most openings.