FIU ranked No. 1 for awarding bachelor’s, master’s degrees to Hispanic students

FIU was also ranked the No. 3 school for Hispanic student enrollment, and 13 programs were ranked in the top 10 by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine.

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FIU was ranked the No. 1 institution for awarding bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Hispanic students and in the top 10 for 13 academic programs by Hispanic Outlook on Education Magazine.

“At FIU, we are proud of our role in educating Hispanic students and helping them launch meaningful careers. It’s a part of our identity as Miami’s public research university, and it’s what sets us apart from other universities of our size,” said FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg. “These rankings demonstrate our longstanding commitment to build models for success in graduating and retaining students as an urban minority-serving institution. That’s the foundation we are built from.”

FIU awarded more bachelor’s and master’s degrees to Hispanic students during academic year 2019-2020 than any other institution in the U.S., according to Hispanic Outlook. In addition, FIU was named the No. 3 four-year university for its 2019-2020 total enrollment of Hispanic students.

Over a dozen academic programs were ranked in the top 10 for serving Hispanic students, including:

  • Business Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Degrees – No. 1
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Degrees – No. 1
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Degrees – No. 1
  • Architecture and Related Services Degrees – No. 1
  • Engineering Degrees – No. 2
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Services Degrees – No. 2
  • English Language and Literature/Letters Degrees – No. 3
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies Degrees – No. 3
  • Education Degrees – No. 4
  • Social Sciences Degrees – No. 7
  • Natural Resources and Conservation Degrees – No. 9
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Degrees – No. 7
  • Visual and Performing Arts Degrees – No. 9
As a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), FIU has been awarded a number of accolades for its success in educating Hispanic students. FIU was ranked the top U.S. institution in awarding bachelor’s degrees to Hispanic students by Excelencia in Education, and also received a Seal of Excelencia by the organization for its commitment to student excellence and efforts to increase equity and student success. According to U.S News and World Report, FIU is ranked No. 13 among public universities as Top Performer on Social Mobility.

“Not only are we a top Hispanic-Serving Institution, but our students consistently demonstrate the excellence we aim for,” said FIU Provost and  Executive Vice President  Kenneth G. Furton. “Our FIU alumni go on to push boundaries in their fields, serve their communities, and develop innovations with global impact. These rankings are a testament to the success of FIU – and more importantly – our students.”

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