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.
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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):
| 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.
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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.