Business at Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Business/Commerce, General
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
74
Optimistic
73
Base Case
68
Pessimistic
Earnings
$47,342/yr (-2% vs median)
AI Risk
High (46% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (832,900 openings/yr)
ROI
24.7x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Business graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $566K | $560K | $513K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 25.0x | 24.7x | 22.7x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 7.5x | 7.4x | 6.8x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 49% | 45% | 34% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 74 | 73 | 68 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$22,624
Out-of-state: $75,144 (7.4x ROI)
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$61,034
29% growth from Year 1
About Florida State University
Florida State University admits 25% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 31,812 students in Tallahassee, FL.
See all programs and financial aid at Florida State University →Top Career Paths
Chief executives
$206,420/yr
Sales managers
$138,060/yr
Managers, all other
$136,550/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Business at Florida State University?
This program scores 73/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Business nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.
Will AI replace Business careers?
With 46% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $512,768 in decade earnings vs $565,726 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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