Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · Visit Website
Florida State University's main campus is located in Tallahassee, offering a traditional college atmosphere in Florida's capital city. The student body is diverse, drawn from all over the country and the world, with notable strengths in the arts and sciences. FSU is home to Florida's only National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and maintains the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, a significant state art museum. The university maintains a collaborative relationship with the Seminole Tribe of Florida, reflected in its team name and imagery.
Programs Analyzed
60
Avg Grad Earnings
$42,100/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
57/100
Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$5,656/yr
Out-of-state: $18,786/yr
Financial Aid & Net Price
What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 24% of students receive Pell Grants and 22% take federal loans.
| Family Income | Avg Net Price/yr | 4-Year Net Cost | Net-Price ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $30K | $5,777 | $23,108 | 18.2x |
| $30K – $48K | $7,427 | $29,708 | 14.2x |
| $48K – $75K | $11,131 | $44,524 | 9.5x |
| $75K – $110K | $16,057 | $64,228 | 6.6x |
| $110K+ | $17,910 | $71,640 | 5.9x |
| Sticker price (no aid) | $5,656 | $22,624 | 18.6x |
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.
All Programs at Florida State University
60 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.
| Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science Compare across schools |
87 | $62,578/yr | Very High | 42.9x |
| Computer Engineering Compare across schools |
86 | $78,941/yr | Very High | 44.3x |
| Nursing Compare across schools |
86 | $69,997/yr | High | 34.3x |
| Computer Science Compare across schools |
85 | $61,376/yr | Very High | 37.8x |
| Finance Compare across schools |
84 | $56,516/yr | Very High | 38.3x |
| Accounting Compare across schools |
84 | $55,626/yr | Very High | 38.5x |
| Business Administration Compare across schools |
76 | $49,325/yr | High | 29.0x |
| Electrical Engineering Compare across schools |
75 | $72,425/yr | Very High | 41.6x |
| Chemical Engineering Compare across schools |
74 | $70,797/yr | High | 42.4x |
| Civil Engineering Compare across schools |
74 | $67,050/yr | High | 37.1x |
| Insurance Compare across schools |
74 | $61,071/yr | Very High | 41.4x |
| Economics Compare across schools |
74 | $47,304/yr | Very High | 31.6x |
| Management Information Systems Compare across schools |
73 | $66,252/yr | Very High | 41.1x |
| Mechanical Engineering Compare across schools |
73 | $62,021/yr | Very High | 40.0x |
| Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools |
73 | $50,610/yr | High | 21.7x |
| Business Compare across schools |
73 | $47,342/yr | High | 26.0x |
| Marketing Compare across schools |
72 | $49,808/yr | Very High | 33.6x |
| Teacher Education Compare across schools |
69 | $45,696/yr | High | 21.1x |
| Real Estate Compare across schools |
68 | $55,257/yr | High | 36.7x |
| Mathematics Compare across schools |
67 | $49,919/yr | Very High | 27.0x |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Compare across schools |
65 | $48,625/yr | High | 20.5x |
| Statistics Compare across schools |
65 | $47,347/yr | Very High | 35.5x |
| Industrial Engineering Compare across schools |
64 | $76,426/yr | High | 32.8x |
| Security Science and Technology Compare across schools |
64 | $58,249/yr | High | 24.7x |
| Chemistry Compare across schools |
63 | $40,629/yr | High | 27.2x |
| Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools |
62 | $41,060/yr | High | 24.6x |
| Design Compare across schools |
61 | $49,144/yr | High | 22.2x |
| Apparel and Textiles Compare across schools |
61 | $41,130/yr | High | 25.3x |
| Criminal Justice Compare across schools |
61 | $34,922/yr | Moderate | 23.4x |
| Hospitality Management Compare across schools |
59 | $37,330/yr | High | 22.4x |
| Political Science Compare across schools |
59 | $34,745/yr | Very High | 29.9x |
| Social Sciences Compare across schools |
58 | $33,235/yr | High | 25.5x |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools |
55 | $32,227/yr | High | 28.1x |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology Compare across schools |
53 | $39,967/yr | Very High | 27.0x |
| Human Development & Family Studies Compare across schools |
51 | $29,690/yr | High | 22.6x |
| International Relations Compare across schools |
49 | $32,098/yr | High | 25.7x |
| Geography and Cartography Compare across schools |
48 | $35,608/yr | High | 20.0x |
| Sociology Compare across schools |
48 | $33,783/yr | High | 21.0x |
| Psychology Compare across schools |
48 | $30,140/yr | High | 23.2x |
| Health & Physical Education Compare across schools |
48 | $29,519/yr | Moderate | 22.9x |
| Social Work Compare across schools |
46 | $32,604/yr | Moderate | 22.0x |
| History Compare across schools |
46 | $27,944/yr | High | 21.0x |
| Film & Photography Compare across schools |
45 | $31,689/yr | High | 24.8x |
| Biochemistry Compare across schools |
45 | $31,074/yr | High | 29.2x |
| Allied Health Professions Compare across schools |
44 | $28,127/yr | Moderate | 22.3x |
| Biology Compare across schools |
44 | $26,140/yr | High | 24.1x |
| East Asian Languages Compare across schools |
42 | $32,027/yr | Very High | 20.1x |
| Physiology Compare across schools |
42 | $23,574/yr | High | 29.1x |
| English Compare across schools |
40 | $29,534/yr | Very High | 20.4x |
| Fine Arts Compare across schools |
40 | $26,785/yr | Moderate | 18.2x |
| Communication Disorders Compare across schools |
40 | $13,371/yr | High | 26.5x |
| Dietetics & Nutrition Compare across schools |
39 | $29,158/yr | High | 24.7x |
| Romance Languages Compare across schools |
39 | $28,603/yr | Very High | 19.4x |
| Liberal Arts & Humanities Compare across schools |
38 | $35,361/yr | Low | 18.8x |
| Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools |
38 | $30,146/yr | High | 20.3x |
| Philosophy Compare across schools |
36 | $27,072/yr | Very High | 22.8x |
| Music Compare across schools |
33 | $19,429/yr | High | 17.4x |
| Health Sciences Compare across schools |
26 | $27,277/yr | High | 11.1x |
| Theater & Drama Compare across schools |
26 | $18,431/yr | Moderate | 13.2x |
| Dance Compare across schools |
22 | $21,877/yr | Low | 8.7x |
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