Physical Sciences at Florida State University
If you plan to study Physical Sciences, consider the program at Florida State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida State University is located in Tallahassee, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida State University
Many students take online classes at Florida State University. Of 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Physical Sciences Rankings at Florida State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida State University’s Physical Sciences program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 532 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 15 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 15 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #14 of 110 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 110 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #102 of 530 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #163 of 532 |
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Florida State University
Students who complete Florida State University’s Physical Sciences program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,097 |
| 2 years | $37,585 |
| 3 years | $49,500 |
| 4 years | $62,692 |
| 5 years | $72,928 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Physical Sciences graduates from Florida State University take home a median $62,692, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 4% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Physical Sciences graduates from Florida State University stands at $23,630.
Highest-Paying Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Florida State University pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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
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