Social Sciences at Florida State University
If you plan to study Social Sciences, consider 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 Class Availability at Florida State University
Distance learning is available at Florida State University. Of 43,889 students, 5,761 (13%) studied exclusively online and 21,571 (49%) took at least some classes online.
Social Sciences Rankings at Florida State University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida State University’s Social Sciences program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 192 |
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #120 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 930 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #2 of 24 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #5 of 192 |
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 24 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #18 of 192 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #120 of 934 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #129 of 930 |
Earnings for Social Sciences Graduates from Florida State University
Those who finish Florida State University’s Social 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 | $39,318 |
| 2 years | $38,484 |
| 3 years | $45,809 |
| 4 years | $55,092 |
| 5 years | $62,046 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Social Sciences graduates from Florida State University report median earnings of $55,092, compared with $60,228 for all Florida State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Social Sciences graduates from Florida State University is $21,009.
Best-Paid Careers for Social Sciences Graduates
Those who complete Social Sciences program at Florida State University pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Social Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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.