U.S. median for this major: $50,540.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,720. College Scorecard.
History at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports History graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State University | $56,834 | $19,907 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 2 | Florida International University | $56,676 | $17,250 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 3 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $56,543 | $21,240 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 4 | University of Florida | $54,448 | $19,022 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 5 | University of North Florida | $49,611 | $13,000 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | $48,896 | $21,965 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 7 | University of South Florida | $47,936 | $23,015 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 8 | Florida Atlantic University | $46,960 | $18,075 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 9 | The University of Tampa | $46,596 | $20,500 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 10 | Stetson University | $44,796 | — | $19,372 | 62% |
| 11 | University of West Florida | $42,219 | $17,313 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 12 | Flagler College | $30,134 | $27,000 | $30,525 | 56% |
18 more Florida colleges offer History but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for History graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Natural Sciences Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +8.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Museum Technicians and Conservators
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +3.6% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About FSU
- Acceptance rate: 24% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 86% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $61,675
- Full cost breakdown · all 79 majors · overview
Related majors at FSU
- English$52,602
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages$51,157
- Philosophy$47,153
- Linguistics—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$51,587
- Area Studies$67,110
FSU History questions
How much do FSU History graduates earn?
History graduates of Florida State University earn a median $56,834 four years after graduating and $27,944 one year after. The U.S. median for History graduates across 454 colleges is $50,540.
How much debt do FSU History graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for History graduates of Florida State University is $19,907, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,000.
Where does FSU rank for History in Florida?
Of 12 Florida colleges reporting History graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do History graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $57,250 in the Tallahassee, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include natural sciences managers and museum technicians and conservators.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida State University History: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/history (College Scorecard and BLS data).