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Engineering at Florida State University

Engineering at Florida State University

If you are interested in studying Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florida State University. Get started with the following essential facts.

Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.

Online & Distance Learning at Florida State University

Online coursework is an option at Florida State University. Among 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Engineering Rankings at Florida State University

Rankings can help you compare Florida State University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #2 of 20
Best Value Florida #10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #30 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #34 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #181 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #198 of 681

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #2 of 20
Best Value Florida #10 of 20
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #30 of 136
Best Value Southeast (Region) #34 of 136
Best Value Nationwide #181 of 679
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #198 of 681

Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Florida State University

Graduates of Florida State University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Engineering at Florida State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $64,052
2 years $63,054
3 years $71,602
4 years $81,990
5 years $93,053

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Florida State University report median earnings of $81,990, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 36% higher than the school-wide median.

Engineering earnings compared with all majors at Florida State University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Florida State University is $21,938.

Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates

Those who complete Engineering program at Florida State University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Engineering graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Database Architects $148,480
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers $138,303
Petroleum Engineers $137,336
Engineers, All Other $136,628
Chemical Engineers $130,903
Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists $128,495
Electrical Engineers $127,814
Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers $122,967
Industrial Engineers $120,863
Transportation Engineers $120,210

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