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Health Sciences at Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $27,277/yr (-25% vs median)

AI Risk High (43% exposed)

Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)

ROI 17.6x earnings multiple (5.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #126 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$394K	$399K	$396K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	17.4x	17.6x	17.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.3x	5.3x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	52%	38%
DegreeOutlook Score	27	26	30

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 (5.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$43,988

-94% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,498

9.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Florida State University's Health Sciences graduates start at $27,277/yr, trailing the $36,567 national average by 25%. The program's value hinges on affordability.

The 17.6x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 43% task exposure — and the -0% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The $22,498 debt-to-$27,277 income ratio translates to about 10 months of earnings. Standard loan terms should handle this comfortably.

At #126 out of 156 programs, Florida State University's financial outcomes for Health Sciences trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Florida State University

Admission to Florida State University is competitive, with 25% of applicants accepted, serving a student body of 31,812 in Tallahassee, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr

Community health workers $51,030/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Florida State University's Health Sciences program score?

This program scores 26/100 — on the lower end for Health Sciences. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Health Sciences to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Health Sciences careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 43% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Health Sciences earnings lower at Florida State University?

Lower starting pay at Florida State University may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →