Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 83.9%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 83.0%
- Retention Rate
- 95.6%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $61,675
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $18,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 17:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 63.0%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $191/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Doctoral | $162,463 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Master | $104,192 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | $92,632 | $68,875 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master | $83,177 | $35,474 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $74,576 | $68,893 |
| Physics. | Doctoral | $72,482 | |
| Industrial Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,643 | $19,375 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $23,250 |
| Economics. | Master | $69,338 | $20,250 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Master | $69,338 | $30,750 |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,918 | $15,750 |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor | $68,305 | $23,311 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $61,516 | $27,096 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor | $61,303 | $23,000 |
| Management Information Systems and Services. | Bachelor | $61,218 | $17,318 |
Outcomes Overview
FSU graduates earn a median of $61,675 ten years after graduation, creating a manageable debt-to-income ratio with typical debt loads of $18,000. Monthly loan payments of $191 represent just 3.7% of median income, well below the recommended 10% threshold. The university's strong alumni network in entertainment, sports, and business opens doors across Florida and beyond. Many graduates enter fields like film production, journalism, government, and education, leveraging FSU's reputation in these areas. With 94.7% of graduates finding employment and relatively low debt burdens compared to the solid earning potential, Florida State delivers a strong return on investment for most students.