https://news.fiu.edu/2016/02/fiu-achieves-top-rank-in-carnegie-research-classification/96872Quote:
Joining the top Carnegie category for research universities is one of the goals of the FIUBeyondPossible2020 Strategic Plan. In achieving the top Carnegie classification FIU joins the top tier of research universities in the U.S., including four others in the Florida State University System – the University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida.
Here are the standings for the rest of C-USA
Rice------ Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
FIU------- Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
UAB------- Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
UNT------- Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity
Charlotte- Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
FAU------- Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
UTSA------ Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
ODU------- Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
UTEP------ Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
USM------- Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity
MTSU------ Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity
LTU------- Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity
Marshall-- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
WKU------- Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs