Public & Social Service at Florida State University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, 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 in Tallahassee, FL.
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Online Class Availability 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.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Florida State University
Use these rankings to compare Florida State University’s Public & Social Service program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Florida | #11 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 855 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 23 |
| Best Value | Florida | #11 of 23 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #15 of 202 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #22 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #143 of 865 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #160 of 855 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Florida State University
Those who finish Florida State University’s Public & Social Service program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,632 |
| 2 years | $45,885 |
| 3 years | $49,761 |
| 4 years | $58,785 |
| 5 years | $58,572 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public & Social Service graduates from Florida State University take home a median $58,785, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 2% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Public & Social Service graduates from Florida State University stands at $17,659.
Top-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Those who complete Public & Social Service program at Florida State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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.