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In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$5.7k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Florida State University at a glance
Florida State University is a public university in Tallahassee, Florida with 43,889 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It admitted 24% of applicants (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Its published in-state tuition is $5,656 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $11,297 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 86% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021); 20% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $18,000 (College Scorecard). By program, the highest graduate earnings four years after finishing are in Nursing (RN), master's ($162,329) and Computer and Information Sciences, master's ($126,240) (College Scorecard, 2017-19 graduates).
Tuition
$5,656
2024-25
Acceptance
24%
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
43,889
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$5,656
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,786
Avg On-Campus Living
$13,474
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,474
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $19,130
Net price (after aid): $11,297
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $5,938
$30k – $48k: $6,963
$48k – $75k: $10,496
$75k – $110k: $14,991
$110k+: $19,239
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
At every income level reported here, the average net price is within the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow from the federal government for loans made from 1 July 2026.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr): $61,675
Median debt at graduation: $18,000
Est. monthly loan payment: $191
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.4×Graduates earn about 3.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 23%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 20%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: Not flaggedFlorida State University does not trigger the FAFSA's "lower earnings" notice. Its graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $70,577, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Florida.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
86%
Freshman Retention
96%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$11.3k below avg
Out-of-state value
$18.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$5.7k
below avg
Out-of-state
$18.8k
below avg
Net price
$11.3k
below avg
Pell
23%
Median debt
$18k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$61.7k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
24%
SAT range
1270 - 1410
ACT range
29 - 32
Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online: a substantial share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 5,324 of Florida State University's 43,234 students (12%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 20,845 (48%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Florida State University reported conferring credentials in 101 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Florida State University graduates earn, by program
Florida State University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $54,728 four years after graduating, 8% above the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $30,140; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $17,392 in federal loans at this college (about $184 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $19,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
135 programs at Florida State University have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $54,728 | $50,706, +8% | $17,392 | $184/mo |
| Finance, Bachelor's | $87,089 | $83,343, +4% | $16,740 | $177/mo |
| Marketing, Bachelor's | $84,981 | $69,303, +23% | $17,040 | $181/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Bachelor's | $57,417 | $55,378, +4% | $18,520 | $196/mo |
| Political Science, Bachelor's | $68,059 | $63,293, +8% | $17,537 | $186/mo |
| Mental Health and Social Services, Master's | $61,024 | $59,571, about the same | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Bachelor's | $93,727 | $92,374, about the same | $19,182 | $203/mo |
| Biology, Bachelor's | $51,256 | $57,214, −10% | $20,528 | $218/mo |
| Business, Master's | $107,889 | $125,988, −14% | $30,750 | $350/mo |
| English, Bachelor's | $52,602 | $48,590, +8% | $18,592 | $197/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Bachelor's | $63,984 | $66,596, −4% | $16,750 | $178/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $77,320 | $68,257, +13% | $15,884 | $168/mo |
Compare what Psychology pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Law graduates train as lawyers: median $133,180 in Florida.
- Accounting graduates train as accountants and auditors: median $79,250 in Florida.
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $84,190 in Florida.
- Mechanical Engineering graduates train as mechanical engineers: median $99,980 in Florida.
- Civil Engineering graduates train as civil engineers: median $98,570 in Florida.
- Chemical Engineering graduates train as chemical engineers: median $109,000 in Florida.
- Electrical Engineering graduates train as electrical engineers: median $104,780 in Florida.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
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| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies, Bachelor's | $62,663 | $48,568, +29% | $19,160 | $203/mo |
| Economics, Bachelor's | $73,527 | $82,686, −11% | $16,750 | $178/mo |
| Social Sciences, Bachelor's | $58,460 | $53,366, +10% | $20,000 | $212/mo |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Bachelor's | $60,876 | $50,497, +21% | $17,750 | $188/mo |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Master's | $100,339 | $101,000, about the same | $45,588 | $519/mo |
| Hospitality Management, Bachelor's | $62,673 | $56,726, +10% | $17,404 | $185/mo |
| Law, Professional degree | $98,060 | $107,773, −9% | $66,707 | $759/mo |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, Bachelor's | $61,342 | $62,172, about the same | $18,613 | $197/mo |
| Curriculum and Instruction, Master's | $56,672 | $63,399, −11% | $19,184 | $218/mo |
| Accounting, Bachelor's | $91,056 | $76,194, +20% | $18,212 | $193/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Bachelor's | $60,909 | $54,562, +12% | $16,169 | $171/mo |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Master's | $126,240 | $124,201, about the same | $35,474 | $404/mo |
| Natural Resources and Conservation, Bachelor's | $54,288 | $55,012, about the same | $17,318 | $184/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Bachelor's | $41,067 | $41,367, about the same | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Bachelor's | $103,648 | $83,290, +24% | $17,318 | $184/mo |
| Criminal Justice, Master's | $72,705 | $66,714, +9% | $41,000 | $466/mo |
| Medicine (MD), Professional degree | $113,355 | $112,460, about the same | $175,432 | $1,996/mo |
| Real Estate, Bachelor's | $80,900 | $84,821, −5% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Health Sciences, Bachelor's | — | $61,296 | $22,498 | $239/mo |
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Master's | $60,832 | $62,033, about the same | $30,750 | $350/mo |
| Information Science, Master's | $55,518 | $112,705, −51% | $33,500 | $381/mo |
| Sociology, Bachelor's | $50,612 | $52,657, −4% | $18,783 | $199/mo |
| Music, Bachelor's | $44,454 | $42,892, +4% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $78,811 | $88,910, −11% | $19,250 | $204/mo |
| Insurance, Bachelor's | $92,064 | $88,472, +4% | $21,875 | $232/mo |
| Public Administration, Master's | $79,921 | $81,408, about the same | $26,000 | $296/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Bachelor's | $89,622 | $92,135, −3% | $23,000 | $244/mo |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Bachelor's | $58,824 | $61,027, −4% | $16,450 | $174/mo |
| Civil Engineering, Bachelor's | $84,340 | $86,517, −3% | $18,835 | $200/mo |
| History, Bachelor's | $56,834 | $50,680, +12% | $17,500 | $186/mo |
| Social Work, Bachelor's | $50,723 | $51,790, about the same | $14,500 | $154/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $65,941 | $63,560, +4% | $14,442 | $153/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Bachelor's | $57,287 | $51,389, +11% | $22,195 | $235/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Bachelor's | $67,180 | $58,928, +14% | $14,767 | $157/mo |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $51,863 | $47,382, +9% | $18,110 | $192/mo |
| Apparel and Textiles, Bachelor's | $64,807 | $57,640, +12% | $17,750 | $188/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Master's | $77,547 | $80,125, −3% | $31,020 | $353/mo |
| Theatre, Bachelor's | $44,115 | $39,775, +11% | $19,500 | $207/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Bachelor's | $51,587 | $53,072, −3% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Bachelor's | $57,647 | $70,786, −19% | $21,045 | $223/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Master's | $59,811 | $67,030, −11% | $39,990 | $455/mo |
| Statistics, Bachelor's | $77,605 | $92,425, −16% | $22,350 | $237/mo |
| Music, Master's | $50,069 | $48,285, +4% | $27,029 | $307/mo |
| Biochemistry, Bachelor's | $69,875 | $65,466, +7% | $17,625 | $187/mo |
| Allied Health (diagnostic and treatment), Master's | — | $127,347 | $137,786 | $1,567/mo |
| Political Science, Master's | $76,608 | $78,850, −3% | $24,550 | $279/mo |
| Mathematics, Bachelor's | $68,131 | $69,562, about the same | $24,868 | $264/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $66,411 | $63,707, +4% | $25,060 | $285/mo |
| Student Counseling, Master's | $59,114 | $60,111, about the same | — | — |
| Educational Administration, Master's | $66,020 | $71,685, −8% | $29,090 | $331/mo |
| Student Counseling, Graduate certificate | $58,256 | $64,774, −10% | $50,873 | $579/mo |
| Management Science, Bachelor's | $94,887 | $86,176, +10% | $18,522 | $196/mo |
| Security Science and Technology, Bachelor's | $93,841 | $57,805, +62% | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Educational Administration, Doctoral | $102,524 | $100,573, about the same | $68,893 | $784/mo |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design, Master's | $77,041 | $70,644, +9% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Chemical Engineering, Bachelor's | $90,815 | $98,158, −7% | $23,311 | $247/mo |
| Design and Applied Arts, Bachelor's | $73,888 | $51,490, +43% | $22,625 | $240/mo |
| Public Health, Master's | $71,264 | $82,751, −14% | $40,100 | $456/mo |
| Anthropology, Bachelor's | $42,791 | $46,676, −8% | $19,250 | $204/mo |
| Psychology, Master's | $69,669 | $64,711, +8% | $32,458 | $369/mo |
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Master's | $71,829 | $95,627, −25% | $36,000 | $410/mo |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences, Master's | $78,502 | $67,681, +16% | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering, Bachelor's | $96,504 | $98,442, about the same | $19,375 | $205/mo |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $51,157 | $55,000, −7% | $20,557 | $218/mo |
| Electrical Engineering, Bachelor's | $93,740 | $100,647, −7% | $15,750 | $167/mo |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Bachelor's | $60,380 | $55,753, +8% | $21,625 | $229/mo |
| Philosophy, Bachelor's | $47,153 | $54,455, −13% | $22,000 | $233/mo |
| Biology, Master's | — | $69,830 | $30,750 | $350/mo |
| Chemistry, Master's | $94,513 | $82,937, +14% | — | — |
| Chemistry, Doctoral | $94,387 | $115,386, −18% | — | — |
| Theatre, Master's | $58,724 | $49,978, +17% | $50,319 | $572/mo |
| Computer Engineering, Bachelor's | $114,802 | $109,015, +5% | $23,250 | $246/mo |
| Music, Doctoral | $60,076 | $59,592, about the same | $52,754 | $600/mo |
| Economics, Master's | $101,636 | $100,743, about the same | $20,250 | $230/mo |
| Management Information Systems, Master's | $107,903 | $106,092, about the same | — | — |
| Physics, Bachelor's | — | $76,786 | $20,765 | $220/mo |
| Film and Photography, Bachelor's | $46,180 | $43,765, +6% | $20,538 | $218/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Master's | $162,329 | $120,193, +35% | $156,398 | $1,779/mo |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning, Master's | $78,175 | $79,665, about the same | $27,783 | $316/mo |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, Bachelor's | $48,260 | $50,468, −4% | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, Bachelor's | $66,943 | $60,997, +10% | $24,750 | $262/mo |
| Mechanical Engineering, Master's | $113,967 | $115,974, about the same | — | — |
| Film and Photography, Master's | $44,277 | $51,486, −14% | $61,500 | $700/mo |
| Accounting, Master's | $112,611 | $95,833, +18% | $21,931 | $249/mo |
| Special Education, Bachelor's | $57,573 | $50,499, +14% | $18,125 | $192/mo |
| Rehabilitation and Therapy, Master's | $50,364 | $71,416, −29% | $51,779 | $589/mo |
| Chemistry, Bachelor's | $66,724 | $65,120, about the same | $21,406 | $227/mo |
| Fine and Studio Arts, Master's | $44,914 | $49,079, −8% | — | — |
| Business, Bachelor's | $74,716 | $68,407, +9% | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography, Bachelor's | $52,537 | $57,853, −9% | $26,707 | $283/mo |
| Finance, Master's | $101,223 | $110,694, −9% | $27,096 | $308/mo |
| Insurance, Master's | $126,052 | $114,663, +10% | — | — |
| Biology, Doctoral | — | $92,983 | — | — |
| Dance, Bachelor's | $40,892 | $39,980, about the same | $21,250 | $225/mo |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $50,542 | $49,429, about the same | $20,250 | $215/mo |
| Psychology, Doctoral | $99,239 | $98,707, about the same | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Doctoral | $70,860 | $85,168, −17% | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Bachelor's | $44,502 | $51,642, −14% | $16,694 | $177/mo |
| English, Doctoral | $60,363 | $65,831, −8% | $50,647 | $576/mo |
| Area Studies, Bachelor's | $67,110 | $56,625, +19% | — | — |
| Educational Administration, Graduate certificate | $74,682 | $86,288, −13% | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography, Master's | $69,641 | $79,784, −13% | $25,125 | $286/mo |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Master's | — | $59,685 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor's | $66,157 | $60,190, +10% | — | — |
| Student Counseling, Doctoral | — | $83,794 | — | — |
| Communication, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $68,613 | $75,112, −9% | — | — |
| Educational Administration, Undergraduate certificate | $64,342 | $47,094, +37% | — | — |
| Educational Administration, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $88,020 | $88,516, about the same | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $143,942 | $103,335, +39% | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Undergraduate certificate | $58,691 | $44,906, +31% | — | — |
| Library Science and Administration, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $57,780 | $57,258, about the same | — | — |
| Statistics, Undergraduate certificate | $87,034 | $82,722, +5% | $18,600 | $197/mo |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Undergraduate certificate | $67,798 | $59,299, +14% | $14,935 | $158/mo |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychology, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $76,728 | $66,661, +15% | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other, Undergraduate certificate | $62,145 | $54,396, +14% | $18,810 | $199/mo |
| Public Administration, Undergraduate certificate | $67,522 | $64,764, +4% | $17,534 | $186/mo |
| Public Administration, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $72,105 | $85,234, −15% | — | — |
| Social Work, Post-baccalaureate certificate | $57,835 | $59,439, −3% | — | — |
| Social Work, Master's | $60,003 | $65,123, −8% | — | — |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Undergraduate certificate | $61,573 | $54,143, +14% | $16,316 | $173/mo |
| Speech-Language and Hearing Sciences, Post-baccalaureate certificate | — | $56,845 | $18,750 | $199/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Post-baccalaureate certificate | — | $131,346 | — | — |
| Nursing (RN), Doctoral | $117,560 | $138,131, −15% | $68,875 | $783/mo |
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
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- Where is Florida State University located?
- Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Florida State University?
- Florida State University is a public university based in FL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Florida State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Florida State University is approximately 24% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Florida State University?
- Florida State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $5,656 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Florida State University?
- Florida State University reports total enrollment of approximately 43,889 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Florida State University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Florida State University is approximately $11,297 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $5,938 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $19,239. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Florida State University?
- Florida State University reports a graduation rate of approximately 86% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How much student debt do graduates of Florida State University have?
- Students who borrowed at Florida State University left with a median of approximately $18,000 in federal loans, and about 20% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Florida State University earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $61,675 for students who received federal financial aid at Florida State University. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Florida State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Florida State University.
- How much do Psychology graduates from Florida State University earn?
- Florida State University's bachelor's graduates in Psychology earned a median $54,728 four years after graduating, 8% above the $50,706 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $30,140; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $17,392 in federal loans at this college (about $184 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $19,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- How much do Finance graduates from Florida State University earn?
- Florida State University's bachelor's graduates in Finance earned a median $87,089 four years after graduating, 4% above the $83,343 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $56,516; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $16,740 in federal loans at this college (about $177 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $18,162 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level).
- Which programs at Florida State University have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 93 programs at Florida State University with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), master's ($162,329); Computer and Information Sciences, master's ($126,240); and Nursing (RN), doctoral ($117,560) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
- Does Florida State University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. In the Department of Education's March 2026 data, which the FAFSA uses now, Florida State University's graduates' median earnings four years after completing were $70,577, above the $33,352 median for high school graduates aged 25 to 34 in Florida, so first-year students who list it do not see the lower-earnings notice. The figure describes the whole institution, not any one program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
The 14 largest of 101 fields Florida State University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 899 | Graduate (43 graduate · 856 bachelor's) |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 785 | Bachelor's |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 711 | Graduate (126 graduate · 585 bachelor's) |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 707 | Graduate (231 graduate · 476 bachelor's) |
| Marketing | 620 | Bachelor's |
| Biology, General | 549 | Graduate (47 graduate · 502 bachelor's) |
| Political Science and Government | 545 | Graduate (52 graduate · 493 bachelor's) |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 422 | Graduate (74 graduate · 348 bachelor's) |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 388 | Graduate |
| Public Health | 348 | Graduate (37 graduate · 311 bachelor's) |
| English Language and Literature, General | 329 | Graduate (36 graduate · 293 bachelor's) |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 304 | Graduate (23 graduate · 281 bachelor's) |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 302 | Bachelor's |
| Social Sciences, General | 295 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
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