Here is an overview of the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. Find out how Florida State stacks up against peers offering physics.
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Florida State ranks competitively among schools offering physics. More specifically it was ranked #112 out of 259 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Florida.
During the most recent reporting year, Florida State University conferred 15 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Florida State earn a median of $63,991 a year. This is higher than $60,228, the median for all majors at Florida State.
To complete a bachelor’s at Florida State, physics students accumulate a median of $20,765 in student loans. This is above $20,529, the typical median for all majors at Florida State.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,022 | $19,084 |
| Fees | $1,877 | $2,599 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 73% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida State were White. Approximately 60% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Among recent graduates, 80% of physics master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of physics master’s degree graduates at Florida State were Non-Resident Alien. About 80% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 69% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral degree graduates at Florida State were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the physics majors at Florida State University.