Student Achievement Metrics
FIU identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institutional mission, the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs it offers. The university measures student achievement using criteria identified by the State University System of Florida Board of Governors. For each metric, FIU sets an achievement goal.
These data are tracked and compiled in accountability plans annually submitted through the Board of Governors to the Governor of the State of Florida, President of the Florida Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Accountability plans (historically, separate documents entitled “work plans” and “accountability reports”) are publicly available at the State University System of Florida and the FIU Office of Analytics and Information Management.
Specific metrics that track student achievement include:
- Rates of Retention and Graduation
- Percent of Degrees Awarded Without Excess Credits
- Number of Total Degrees Awarded
- Percent of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded to Minority Students
- Percent of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded in Programs of Strategic Emphasis
- Median Wages of Baccalaureate Graduates Employed Full Time
- Rates of Employment of Baccalaureate-Level Graduates
- Percent of Graduate Degrees Awarded in Programs of Strategic Emphasis
- Licensure Examination Pass Rates
Baccalaureate-Level Outcomes Data
Academic Progress Rate (First-Time-in-College Students Retained with GPA > 2.0) | |||||||||||
Entering Cohort Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 89.2% | 88.8% | 90.8% | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 91.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | ||||
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4-Year Graduation Rate (Full-Time, First Time in College) | |||||||||||
Entering Cohort Year | 2017-21 | 2018-22 | 2019-23 | 2020-24 | 2021-25 | 2022-26 | 2023-27 | ||||
Actual | 59.4% | 59.8% | 64.9% | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 55.0% | 60.0% | 61.0% | 63.0% | 63.0% | 65.0% | 65.0% | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 63.0% | 63.0% | 65.0% | 65.0% | ||||
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6-Year Graduation Rate (First Time in College) | |||||||||||
Entering Cohort Year | 2015-21 | 2016-22 | 2017-23 | 2018-24 | 2019-25 | 2020-26 | 2021-27 | ||||
Actual | 65.0% | 68.0% | 72.0% | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 64.0% | 66.0% | 68.0% | 70.0% | 72.0% | 74.0% | 76.0% | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 70.0% | 72.0% | 74.0% | 76.0% | ||||
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Percent of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded Without Excess Credit Hours | |||||||||||
Graduating Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 84.0% | 87.0% | 88.0% | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 79.2% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | 84.0% | ||||
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Number of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded | |||||||||||
Graduating Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 12,677 | 12,363 | 11,472 | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 12,000 | 12,700 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 12,000 | ||||
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Percent of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded to African-American and Hispanic Students | |||||||||||
Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 86% | 86% | 85.0% | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | ||||
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Percent of Baccalaureate Degrees Awarded in Programs of Strategic Emphasis1 | |||||||||||
Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 57.5% | 59.0% | 60.9% | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | 50.0% | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 50.0% | 42.0% | 43.0% | 45.0% | ||||
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Median Wage of Baccalaureate Degree Graduates Employed Full Time | |||||||||||
Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 44,900 | 49,600 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | 41,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | 45,000 | – | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | 47,000 | 47,000 | 47,000 | 47,000 | 47,000 | ||||
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Percent of Graduates Enrolled or Employed ($40,000+) | |||||||||||
Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | ||||
Actual | 72.8% | 77.2% | – | – | – | – | – | ||||
Approved Goals | – | 74.0% | 75.5% | 77.0% | 78.5% | 80.0% | – | ||||
Proposed Goals | – | – | 75.5% | 77.0% | 78.5% | 80.0% | 80.0% | ||||
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1 In November 2023, the Board approved a revised Programs of Strategic Emphasis list. The revised list will be implemented for 2024-25 degrees awarded in the 2026 Accountability Plan. Proposed goals for 2024-25 degrees awarded and beyond reflect the revised Programs of Strategic Emphasis list. | |||||||||||
Graduate-Level Outcomes Data
Percent of Graduate Degrees Awarded in Programs of Strategic Emphasis | |||||||
Year | 2020-21 | 2021-2022 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
Actual | 63.8% | 61.5% | 64.7% | – | – | – | – |
Approved Goals | 60.0% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 60.0% | 60.0% |
Proposed Goals | – | – | – | 60.0% | 46.0% | 46.0% | 48.0% |
Nursing: National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) First-Time Pass Rates
Calendar Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Actual | 91.0% | 85.0% | 93.0% | – | – | – | – |
Benchmark | 86.0% | 82.0% | 90.0% | – | – | – | – |
Approved Goal | 93.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% | 95.0% |
Proposed Goal | – | – | – | 93.0% | 93.0% | 93.0% | 95.0% |
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Law: Florida Bar Examination First-Time Pass Rates | |||||||
Calendar Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Actual | 87.0% | 80.0% | 89.0% | – | – | – | – |
Benchmark | 71.0% | 65.0% | 70.0% | – | – | – | – |
Achievement Goal | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% |
Proposed Goal | – | – | – | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% |
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Medicine: United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 First-Time Pass Rates | |||||||
Calendar Year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
Actual | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96.0% | – | – | – | – |
Benchmark | 96.0% | 93.0% | 92.0% | – | – | – | – |
Approved Goal | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% |
Proposed Goal | – | – | – | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% |
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Medicine: United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 2 Clinical Knowledge First-Time Pass Rates | |||||||
Cross-Year | 2020-21 | 2021-22 | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 | 2026-27 |
Actual | 100.0% | 99.0% | 98.0% | – | – | – | – |
Benchmark | 99.0% | 99.0% | 98.0% | – | – | – | – |
Approved Goal | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% | 96.0% |
Proposed Goal | – | – | – | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% | 98.0% |
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Physical Therapy: National Physical Therapy Examinations First-Time Pass Rates | |||||||
Multiyear2 | 2019-21 | 2020-22 | 2021-23 | 2022-24 | 2023-25 | 2024-26 | 2025-27 |
Actual | 91.0% | 87.0% | 83.0% | – | – | – | – |
Benchmark | 90.0% | 88.0% | 86.0% | – | – | – | – |
Approved Goal | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% |
Proposed Goal | – | – | – | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% | 92.0% |
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2 National results for this examination are reported in 2-year increments, rather than annually, because of the small cohort size compared to other professional programs requiring licensure. | |||||||