Florida State University
Tallahassee, Florida · Public · 32,212 undergraduates
Of 132 programs with reported earnings, 131 leave graduates out-earning a typical Florida high-school graduate (about $34,350/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 136 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $5,938 |
| $30k to $48k | $6,963 |
| $48k to $75k | $10,496 |
| $75k to $110k | $14,991 |
| $110k and up | $19,239 |
| All families (average) | $11,297 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $54,728 | +$20,378 | clears the bar | $17,392 | 0.9 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $87,089 | +$52,739 | clears the bar | $16,740 | 0.3 yrs |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's Degree | $57,417 | +$23,067 | clears the bar | $18,520 | 0.8 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $84,981 | +$50,631 | clears the bar | $17,040 | 0.3 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $68,059 | +$33,709 | clears the bar | $17,537 | 0.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $61,024 | +$26,674 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $93,727 | +$59,377 | clears the bar | $19,182 | 0.3 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,256 | +$16,906 | clears the bar | $20,528 | 1.2 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $52,602 | +$18,252 | clears the bar | $18,592 | 1 yr |
| Business/Commerce, General | Master's Degree | $107,889 | +$73,539 | clears the bar | $30,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $63,984 | +$29,634 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.6 yrs |
| Social Sciences, General | Bachelor's Degree | $58,460 | +$24,110 | clears the bar | $20,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $62,663 | +$28,313 | clears the bar | $19,160 | 0.7 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $73,527 | +$39,177 | clears the bar | $16,750 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $77,320 | +$42,970 | clears the bar | $15,884 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 132 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 23% of students receive Pell grants · 86% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.