Florida State University
Academics
How strong are the academics at Florida State University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
24
Average class size
74%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
FSU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 17:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
940
10-19
1,759
20-29
722
30-39
265
40-49
215
50-99
227
100+
187
Honors Programs
Florida State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
Learn more about honors options on FSU's website.
Outcomes
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Florida State University:
96%
First-year retention rate
74%
4-year grad rate
86%
6-year grad rate
The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $44,100. This is less than the national average of $48,300.
$44,100
$48,300 (National Average)
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Florida State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Psychology, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Political Science and Government, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
380.8
456.64
532.48
608.32
684.16
760
The Full List
Major
Graduates
Area
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 3
- Asian Studies/Civilization 3
- African-American/Black Studies 2
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies 2
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies 1
- Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies 1
- African-American/Black Studies 0
- Latin American and Caribbean Studies 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 414
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 161
- Neuroscience 109
- Biochemistry 68
- Computational Biology 6
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2
- Neuroscience 1
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 1
Business
- Finance, General 627
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 473
- Business Administration and Management, General 248
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General 161
- Accounting 145
- Management Information Systems, General 113
- Real Estate 98
- Insurance 91
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 81
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General 58
- Actuarial Science 37
- Real Estate 32
- Finance, General 30
- Management Information Systems, General 21
- Business/Commerce, General 20
- Business Administration and Management, General 19
- Insurance 12
- Accounting 3
- Actuarial Science 1
Communication
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 200
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 98
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 98
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 16
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 5
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 231
- Information Technology 172
- Computer and Information Sciences, General 10
Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching 71
- Music Teacher Education 37
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education 26
- Social Science Teacher Education 23
- Secondary Education and Teaching 14
- Special Education and Teaching, General 10
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness 7
- Secondary Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
- Civil Engineering, General 112
- Mechanical Engineering 105
- Chemical Engineering 44
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 41
- Computer Engineering, General 38
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering 36
- Industrial Engineering 27
English Language And Literature/Letters
- English Language and Literature, General 249
- English Language and Literature, General 39
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 199
- Apparel and Textiles, General 46
- Human Development and Family Studies, General 16
Foreign Languages
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 15
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 14
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 14
- Spanish Language and Literature 12
- Spanish Language and Literature 11
- Linguistics 9
- French Language and Literature 7
- Italian Language and Literature 3
- Linguistics 3
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 3
- German Language and Literature 2
- French Language and Literature 2
- Russian Language and Literature 2
- Russian Language and Literature 2
- Italian Language and Literature 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 1
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
- Latin Language and Literature 0
- Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
- Public Health, General 250
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 178
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 111
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 111
- HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 111
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 80
- Athletic Training/Trainer 54
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist 24
- Public Health, General 10
- Music Therapy/Therapist 10
- Dietetics/Dietitian 10
- Dietetics/Dietitian 2
History
- History, General 82
- History, General 10
Homeland Security
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 444
- Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 52
- Criminal Justice/Police Science 43
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 37
Liberal Arts And Sciences
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 62
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies 8
Mathematics And Statistics
- Mathematics, General 48
- Statistics, General 43
- Statistics, General 15
- Mathematics, General 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Computational Science 6
- Computational Science 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
- Environmental Science 118
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 33
- Environmental Science 2
- Natural Resources/Conservation, General 2
Parks
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 146
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 28
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Philosophy 22
- Philosophy 10
- Religion/Religious Studies 9
- Religion/Religious Studies 6
Physical Sciences
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 35
- Chemistry, General 14
- Geology/Earth Science, General 11
- Physics, General 9
- Physics, Other 6
- Geology/Earth Science, General 2
- Chemistry, Other 2
Psychology
- Psychology, General 760
- Psychology, General 82
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Work 67
Social Sciences
- Political Science and Government, General 463
- Social Sciences, General 292
- International Relations and Affairs 237
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 202
- Sociology, General 83
- Political Science and Government, General 35
- International Relations and Affairs 29
- Anthropology, General 28
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 25
- Sociology, General 18
- Geography 15
- Anthropology, General 5
- Social Sciences, General 4
Visual And Performing Arts
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 76
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 61
- Music, General 53
- Music Performance, General 34
- Interior Design 32
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production 25
- Dance, General 17
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 16
- Fine/Studio Arts, General 11
- Music Theory and Composition 5
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 5
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation 2
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