by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Florida State. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #8 out of 15 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Florida State highly for physical sciences, coming in at #169 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 169 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Florida | 4 of 15 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 24 of 109 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Florida State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 79 |
| Master’s | 78 |
| Doctoral | 58 |
This physical sciences area of study at Florida State breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 89 |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 48 |
| Physics | 36 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 34 |
| Materials Sciences | 6 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida State University awarded 79 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Florida State is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #8 out of 15 schools by College Factual.
Physical Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at Florida State report a median salary of $62,692 a year. This is higher than $60,228, the median for all majors at Florida State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Florida State, physical sciences students accumulate a median of $23,630 in student loans. This is above $20,529, the typical median for all majors at Florida State.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,022 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
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Among recent graduates, 51% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida State are White. Approximately 63% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Florida State. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 78 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 58 |
