Florida State University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Florida State University at a glance

• 32,212

  students enrolled

• 13,746

  degrees and certificates a year

• 86%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $11,297

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,640 in state, $19,084 out of state

• $49,814

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $61,675

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  88% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Florida State University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Leon County, where the college is.

• 924

  open professional jobs

• 177

  entry level

  8 say no experience is needed

• 4%

  ask for AI skills

  33 jobs

• 4.9%

  unemployment in Leon County

  2026-08 · up 0.4 points from a year earlier

• $65,074

  median household income

  Leon County

• 49%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.4% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, social sciences, which lead to finance (87 open), sales (104 open), operations (124 open), marketing (59 open), human resources (56 open), strategy (2 open).

Hiring most: State of Florida (216), L3HARRIS Technologies (23), Florida (14), NextEra Energy (14), Amazon (6), GPAC (6), Sedgwick (6), Sedgwick Claims Management Services (6).

What they hire for: Operations (124), Sales (104), Legal (91), Finance (87), Engineering (77), Administration (61). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Capital Region.

• CareerSource Capital RegionTallahassee · 850-922-0023 · 8:30-4:30 Monday-Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• University of FloridaGainesville · 35,629 students
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• Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale · 24,922 students
• Florida International UniversityMiami · 39,508 students
• Florida Atlantic UniversityBoca Raton · 23,757 students

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Common questions

How big is Florida State University?

Florida State University enrolls about 32,212 students and is a public 4-year institution in Tallahassee, Florida. It awards about 13,746 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida State University?

86% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Florida State University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $49,814 six years after entry and $61,675 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Florida State University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Florida State University awarded degrees or certificates in data science, data analytics and business analytics (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Florida State University?

924 open professional jobs are listed in Leon County, 177 of them entry level and 8 saying no experience is needed. State of Florida has the most openings.