Economics at Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Bachelor's Degree · about 244 graduates a year
Florida State University graduates in economics earn 11% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Florida State University Compares for Economics
All 368 colleges reporting economics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $166,678 | $146,777 | #5 | $80,888 |
| 2 | Duke University Durham, NC | $161,149 | $172,936 | #1 | $98,649 |
| 3 | Princeton University Princeton, NJ | $160,763 | $141,099 | #6 | $103,041 |
| 4 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $159,578 | $156,784 | #2 | $92,075 |
| 5 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $155,592 | $137,015 | #8 | $103,993 |
| 6 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $152,929 | $140,863 | #7 | $94,675 |
| 7 | Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | $146,524 | $133,327 | #9 | $89,505 |
| 8 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $144,886 | $147,350 | #4 | $86,284 |
| 9 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $142,936 | $128,688 | #17 | $82,617 |
| 10 | Amherst College Amherst, MA | $141,730 | $124,808 | #19 | $90,568 |
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| 233 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $74,061 | $68,120 | #280 | $44,845 |
| 234 | Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL | $74,056 | $78,823 | #183 | $48,632 |
| 235 | Hanover College Hanover, IN | $73,827 | $79,203 | #179 | $45,740 |
| 236 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $73,527 | $78,260 | #186 | $47,304 |
| 237 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $73,319 | $68,568 | #277 | $51,521 |
| 238 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $73,154 | $74,398 | #227 | $48,242 |
| 239 | California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA | $72,890 | $66,325 | #297 | $35,628 |
Other Economics Credentials at Florida State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $74,592 | $101,636 | $20,250 |
Other Majors at Florida State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Florida State University economics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,304 one year after graduating and $73,527 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Florida State University rank for economics?
Among 368 colleges reporting earnings for economics graduates, Florida State University ranks #236 by median pay four years after graduation, and #186 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is economics at Florida State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% less than the national median for economics ($82,686), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,750.
← All data for Florida State University · Methodology
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.