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Physics at Florida State University

Physics at Florida State University

If you plan to study Physics, 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 sits in Tallahassee, FL.

During the most recent reporting year, 36 physics degrees were awarded at Florida State University.

Studying Online at Florida State University

Online coursework is an option at Florida State University. Of 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) studied exclusively online and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.

Physics Rankings at Florida State University

These rankings give you a sense of how Florida State University’s Physics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #3 of 5
Best Value Florida #5 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #6 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #18 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #57 of 257
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #112 of 259

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Florida #3 of 5
Best Value Florida #5 of 5
Best Value Southeast (Region) #6 of 35
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #18 of 35
Best Value Nationwide #57 of 257
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #112 of 259

Earnings for Physics Graduates from Florida State University

Graduates of Florida State University’s Physics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Physics at Florida State University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $36,649
2 years $61,715
4 years $63,991
5 years $76,659

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Physics graduates from Florida State University earn a median of $63,991, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.

Physics earnings compared with all majors at Florida State University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Physics graduates from Florida State University comes in at $20,765.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physics graduates at Florida State University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Florida State University are 28% women (10) and 72% men (26).

Physics Bachelor’s Program at Florida State University

Among the 15 bachelor’s physics degrees awarded at Florida State University, 27% were women (4) and 73% were men (11).

Florida State University gender breakdown of Physics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 9
Hispanic / Latino 2
Black / African American 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Florida State University

Minority students account for 27% of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida State University, lower than the national average of 30%.*

Physics Master’s Program at Florida State University

Of the 5 master’s physics degrees awarded at Florida State University, 20% were women (1) and 80% were men (4).

Florida State University gender breakdown of Physics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Florida State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 1
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Florida State University

Physics Doctoral Program at Florida State University

Among the 16 doctoral physics graduates at Florida State University, 31% were women (5) and 69% were men (11).

Florida State University gender breakdown of Physics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Florida State University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 9
Racial-ethnic diversity of Physics majors at Florida State University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Florida State University, above the national average of 14%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Physics Concentrations at Florida State University

This Physics program at Florida State University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Physics 30
Other Physics 6

Highest-Paying Careers for Physics Graduates

Students who finish Physics program at Florida State University work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Physics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Physicists $111,776
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary $80,685
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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