by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Florida State worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Florida State is ranked #346 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of D. Within Florida, it ranks #22 of 132 for value.
These Florida State majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Accounting / Finance | #1 of 21 |
| Insurance | #1 of 21 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness | #1 of 7 |
| Special Education | #1 of 7 |
| General Industrial Engineering | #1 of 89 |
| Industrial Engineering | #1 of 89 |
| Engineering | #1 of 89 |
| Other East Asian Languages | #1 of 4 |
| Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist | #1 of 9 |
| Diet / Nutrition | #1 of 9 |
Read the full Florida State value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Florida State University is ranked #2 out of #140 in Florida for quality and #22 out of #132 for Florida value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Florida State financial aid page to be sure.
Florida State University is ranked #346 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Florida State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Florida State costs about $13,897. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,589 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $25,743 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $11,297 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,897 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,589 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Florida State net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Florida State degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $102,972 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,589 | #346 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $45,188 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $102,972 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,589 | #22 | C |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $45,188 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Florida State shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $5,777 |
| $30K–$48K | $7,427 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,131 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,057 |
| Over $110K | $17,910 |
About 82% of Florida State undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,655 per year. Get more details on the Florida State financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Florida State net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.