by our College Data Analytics TeamWant the scoop on Florida State University Graduate School? We’ve put together a comprehensive report on the school that covers what degree programs Florida State University offers, if the school is ranked, how diverse it is, and much more. You can jump to any section of this page using the following list.
College Factual produces its Best Quality Schools rankings on a yearly basis to recognize those graduate schools that provide an excellent educational experience and are dedicated to helping their students succeed. These rankings are based on components such as post-graduation earnings of students, accumulated student debt of graduates, how much in demand the school is, and faculty and student diversity.
Out of a field of 1,618 colleges and universities considered in the 2027 Best Master’s Degree Schools in the U.S. ranking, Florida State University landed the #161 spot. So, the school sits firmly among the Top 10% of colleges and universities in the nation when it comes to overall quality. Florida State University received this year’s Best Master’s Schools badge for its high ranking. Florida State University also ranked #3 for Best Master’s Degree Schools in Florida.
Of the 892 institutions of higher learning that were examined in the 2027 Best Doctorate Schools in the United States ranking, Florida State University came in at #185. For the Best Doctorate Degree Schools in Florida, Florida State University came in at #3.
### Best Graduate Certificate Schools RankingFlorida State University ranked #261 in College Factual’s 2027 Best Graduate Certificate Schools in the United States ranking, out of 737 schools. In addition, Florida State University took the #3 spot for Best Graduate Certificate Schools in Florida.
Around 11,169 graduate students chose to attend Florida State University during the most recent year for which we have data. In order to come up with a feel for how diverse the school is, College Factual analyzed the demographics of these students. Here is what we found.
Women make up 62.6% of the total graduate student body at Florida State University while men make up 37.4%. These percentages may be different for specific degree programs.
Of all the graduate students at Florida State University, around 34.9% belong to a racial-ethnic minority group. Florida State University is popular with people from outside the United States, too. International students make up 14.5% of the graduate student population. The following chart shows the distribution of racial-ethnic groups at the school. If you click on it, you’ll find more detailed information.
The average graduate full-time tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $18,071 | $37,130 |
| Fees | $2,623 | $3,575 |
The typical graduate student at Florida State University who borrowed carries a median debt of $20,486.
Graduate students who earn their master’s degree at Florida State University enter the workforce with an average early-career salary of $66,381.
Doctoral degree recipients from Florida State University earn an average early-career salary of $79,694.
After earning their graduate certificate from Florida State University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $56,864.
Professional degree recipients from Florida State University earn an average early-career salary of $132,935.
After earning their post-master’s certificate from Florida State University, graduates go on to jobs with an average early-career salary of $51,196.
Yearly salaries vary depending on the field of study, but the table below shows the highest-earning graduate fields of study at Florida State University based on the early-career earnings of recent graduates.
| Graduate Field of Study | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|
| Medicine | $196,699 |
| Nursing | $118,251 |
| Accounting | $108,137 |
| Allied Health Professions | $108,004 |
| Finance & Financial Management | $104,012 |
| Business & Commerce | $103,763 |
| Chemistry | $102,739 |
| Industrial Engineering | $96,288 |
| Law | $95,460 |
| Insurance | $90,536 |
Florida State University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The surrounding area of the school is a good match for students who enjoy city life. Get more details about the location of Florida State University.
Contact details for Florida State University are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 222 S. Copeland Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1037 |
| Phone: | 850-644-2525 |
| Website: | www.fsu.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/floridastate |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/floridastate |
About 48.8% of the graduate students at Florida State University took at least one online class. Roughly 36.7% of all grad students took courses exclusively online.
Only the degree programs in which master’s degrees were awarded are listed here.
As with the master’s degree programs, only the programs that awarded doctorate degrees are shown here.
Listed here are the programs in which Florida State University awarded a professional degree.
| Professional Degree Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law | 132 | $95,460 |
| Medicine | 113 | $196,699 |
| Nursing | 74 | — |
Listed here are the programs in which Florida State University awarded a post-masters certificate.
| Post-Masters Certificate Program | Annual Graduates | Avg Early-Career Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum & Instruction | 2 | — |
| Educational Administration | 14 | — |
| Information Science | 3 | — |
| Student Counseling | 61 | $51,196 |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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