Computer & Information Sciences at Florida International University

What traits are you looking for in a computer and information sciences school? To help you decide if Florida International University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's computer and information sciences program.

FIU is located in Miami, Florida and has a total student population of 58,836. In 2021, 661 computer and information sciences majors received their bachelor's degree from FIU.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

FIU Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
• Doctorate Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at FIU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

FIU does offer online education options in computer and information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

FIU Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the computer and information sciences progam at FIU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at FIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type	Rank
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools	55

In 2021, 137 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from FIU. This makes it the #92 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 13 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and information sciences, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at FIU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer and information sciences majors at Florida International University.

FIU Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

Of the 661 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in computer and information sciences from FIU in 2021, 82% were men and 18% were women.

Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 51% more racial-ethnic minorities in its computer and information sciences bachelor's program than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	47
Black or African American	70
Hispanic or Latino	455
White	49
International Students	30
Other Races/Ethnicities	10

FIU Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 137 computer and information sciences majors earned their master's degree from FIU. Of these graduates, 69% were men and 31% were women.

In the computer and information sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of degree recipients. That is 10% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Florida International University with a master's in computer and information sciences.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	5
Hispanic or Latino	54
White	11
International Students	62
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

FIU also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 13 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

If you plan to be a computer and information sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Florida International University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Computer Information Systems	739
Computer Systems Analysis	51
Information Technology	21

Related Majors

• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Architecture & Related Services
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering Technologies

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer and information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for FL, the home state for Florida International University.

Occupation	Jobs in FL	Average Salary in FL
Computer User Support Specialists	41,560	$49,260
Software Applications Developers	38,160	$95,610
Computer Systems Analysts	24,970	$85,050
Managers	23,160	$99,240
Network and Computer Systems Administrators	18,780	$79,070

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Comayagua99 under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.