by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Florida State. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Florida State among the top schools in the country for social sciences, ranked #97 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 97 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 2 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 17 of 193 |
Here is each degree level offered in social sciences at Florida State, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1,436 |
| Master’s | 127 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The social sciences field at Florida State includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 536 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 301 |
| Social Sciences, General | 296 |
| Economics | 256 |
| Sociology | 115 |
| Anthropology | 41 |
| Geography and Cartography | 31 |
| Demography | 1 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida State University handed out 1,436 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
Florida State is in the top 10% of the country for social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 2 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 16 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 89 |
Social Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Florida State earn a median of $55,092 a year. This is lower than $60,228, the median for all majors at Florida State.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Florida State, social sciences students accumulate a median of $21,009 in student loans. This is higher than $20,529, the typical median for all majors at Florida State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,022 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
Read more about Florida State tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 51% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 49% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida State were White. About 52% 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 social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 167 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 387 |
| White | 750 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 73 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Florida State. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 127 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
