Is Florida State University worth it?
Florida State University is a public, four-year institution in Tallahassee, Florida (midsize city). It awarded 13,534 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in psychology, finance and criminal justice.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,895
Median earnings 4 years after
$66,924
Median earnings 10 years after
$61,675
Average net price
$11,297
Completion rate
86%
Completions (2024)
13,534
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
32,212
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,140 | $54,728 | 591 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $34,922 | $57,417 | 515 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $56,516 | $87,089 | 419 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $49,808 | $84,981 | 395 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $50,259 | $61,024 | 390 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $61,376 | $93,727 | 381 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | $29,534 | $52,602 | 367 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | $34,745 | $68,059 | 306 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $33,235 | $58,460 | 295 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $32,098 | $63,984 | 279 |
| Law | First professional | $62,854 | $98,060 | 272 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $26,140 | $51,256 | 252 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $47,304 | $73,527 | 239 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $37,330 | $62,673 | 216 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $49,325 | $77,320 | 207 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 760 |
| Finance, General | Bachelor's | 627 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Bachelor's | 473 |
| Political Science and Government, General | Bachelor's | 463 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 444 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 414 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 388 |
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | Master's | 302 |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 292 |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's | 258 |
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Sources: federal figures for Florida State University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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