Florida International University prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $7,003 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $10,925, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,200.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,462 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,964 |
| Room and Board | $13,080 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,350 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$12,174 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $9,288 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,003 |
| $30–48k | $7,873 |
| $48–75k | $10,925 |
| $75–110k | $14,568 |
| $110k+ | $18,200 |
Florida International University prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $7,003 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $10,925, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,200. Azimuth ranks Florida International University #79 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects FIU's public-tuition structure and the broad reach of its need-based aid programs, which keep net prices well below the published cost of attendance for most income groups. Need-based aid plays a meaningful role in shaping what families actually pay. FIU participates in federal Pell Grants, state aid programs, and institutional scholarships, and the gap between sticker price and net price is substantial for lower-income students — a pattern consistent with Florida's public university system and its emphasis on broad access. Families considering Florida International University should note that the net price illusion is real: the published cost of attendance of $21,462 overstates what most students pay, particularly those who qualify for need-based assistance. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $16,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,610; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $62,192, median federal debt of $16,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $186 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Florida International University earn median 4-year earnings of $62,192, placing Florida International University in the 52.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,393 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 71.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Florida International University #733 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Psychology, General reports 1715 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,470, ranked #105 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 896 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,718, ranked #277 nationally in its major. Finance and Financial Management Services reports 665 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $71,355, ranked #83 nationally in its major. Computer and Information Sciences, General reports 665 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $90,397, ranked #62 nationally in its major.
