Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Florida State University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 79th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Florida State University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $78,941 | $114,802 | +5% | #56 of 189 | #31 | $23,250 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $66,252 | $103,648 | +24% | #19 of 166 | #14 | $17,318 |
| Industrial Engineering | $76,426 | $96,504 | -2% | #51 of 94 | #33 | $19,375 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $62,578 | $94,887 | +10% | #41 of 126 | #27 | $18,522 |
| Security Science and Technology | $58,249 | $93,841 | +62% | #4 of 45 | #4 | $18,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $72,425 | $93,740 | -7% | #209 of 258 | #140 | $15,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $61,376 | $93,727 | +1% | #162 of 459 | #132 | $19,182 |
| Insurance | $61,071 | $92,064 | +4% | #10 of 21 | #8 | $21,875 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $55,626 | $91,056 | +20% | #108 of 796 | #62 | $18,212 |
| Chemical Engineering | $70,797 | $90,815 | -7% | #125 of 158 | #86 | $23,311 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $62,021 | $89,622 | -3% | #200 of 318 | #112 | $23,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $56,516 | $87,089 | +4% | #124 of 452 | #89 | $16,740 |
| Marketing | $49,808 | $84,981 | +23% | #50 of 516 | #24 | $17,040 |
| Civil Engineering | $67,050 | $84,340 | -3% | #129 of 233 | #75 | $18,835 |
| Real Estate | $55,257 | $80,900 | -5% | #14 of 25 | #13 | $19,500 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $69,997 | $78,811 | -11% | #770 of 966 | #666 | $19,250 |
| Statistics | $47,347 | $77,605 | -16% | #36 of 50 | #30 | $22,350 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,325 | $77,320 | +13% | #189 of 1176 | #112 | $15,884 |
| Business/Commerce | $47,342 | $74,716 | +9% | #45 of 271 | #31 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | $49,144 | $73,888 | +43% | #12 of 299 | #8 | $22,625 |
| Economics | $47,304 | $73,527 | -11% | #236 of 368 | #186 | $16,750 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $31,074 | $69,875 | +7% | #35 of 110 | #18 | $17,625 |
| Mathematics | $49,919 | $68,131 | -2% | #179 of 309 | #129 | $24,868 |
| Political Science and Government | $34,745 | $68,059 | +8% | #154 of 565 | #81 | $17,537 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $13,371 | $67,180 | +14% | #28 of 215 | #12 | $14,767 |
| Area Studies | — | $67,110 | +19% | #17 of 70 | #9 | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | $39,967 | $66,943 | +10% | #6 of 16 | #3 | $24,750 |
| Chemistry | $40,629 | $66,724 | +2% | #102 of 209 | #55 | $21,406 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | $66,157 | +10% | #43 of 138 | #26 | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $41,060 | $65,941 | +4% | #67 of 178 | #44 | $14,442 |
| Apparel and Textiles | $41,130 | $64,807 | +12% | #11 of 57 | #10 | $17,750 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $32,098 | $63,984 | -4% | #70 of 118 | #45 | $16,750 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $37,330 | $62,673 | +10% | #33 of 137 | #13 | $17,404 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $29,690 | $62,663 | +29% | #4 of 172 | #2 | $19,160 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $23,574 | $61,342 | -1% | #27 of 64 | #20 | $18,613 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $29,519 | $60,909 | +12% | #106 of 610 | #81 | $16,169 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $32,227 | $60,876 | +21% | #32 of 158 | #21 | $17,750 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services | $29,158 | $60,380 | +8% | #15 of 70 | #6 | $21,625 |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $48,625 | $58,824 | -4% | #39 of 67 | #35 | $16,450 |
| Social Sciences | $33,235 | $58,460 | +10% | #23 of 87 | #8 | $20,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $28,127 | $57,647 | -19% | #189 of 253 | #173 | $21,045 |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | $57,573 | +14% | #35 of 177 | #21 | $18,125 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $34,922 | $57,417 | +4% | #233 of 660 | #134 | $18,520 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $50,610 | $57,287 | +11% | #64 of 345 | #29 | $22,195 |
| History | $27,944 | $56,834 | +12% | #101 of 459 | #51 | $17,500 |
| Psychology | $30,140 | $54,728 | +8% | #262 of 1027 | #118 | $17,392 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $30,146 | $54,288 | -1% | #144 of 265 | #80 | $17,318 |
| English Language and Literature | $29,534 | $52,602 | +8% | #184 of 576 | #85 | $18,592 |
| Geography and Cartography | $35,608 | $52,537 | -9% | #102 of 117 | #80 | $26,707 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,696 | $51,863 | +9% | #172 of 680 | #97 | $18,110 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,640 | $19,084 |
| Room | $7,490 | |
| Board | $5,750 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $25,952 | $39,082 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $5,777 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,427 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,131 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,057 |
| $110,001+ | $17,910 |
Programs & Career Paths
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