U.S. median for this major: $61,935.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 27% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $23,457.
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.
Political Science at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Political Science 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 | Rollins College | $76,600 | $25,362 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $70,434 | $16,068 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $68,059 | $18,700 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | Flagler College | $65,513 | — | $30,525 | 56% |
| 5 | University of South Florida | $64,820 | $20,609 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 6 | University of Central Florida | $64,056 | $21,344 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 7 | University of Miami | $62,216 | $17,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 8 | The University of Tampa | $58,754 | $24,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 9 | University of North Florida | $58,718 | $17,276 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 10 | Florida International University | $57,996 | $15,250 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 11 | Florida Southern College | $57,128 | $23,250 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 12 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $54,824 | $21,478 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 13 | Florida Atlantic University | $53,872 | $18,500 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 14 | Stetson University | $52,667 | $23,750 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 15 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $48,733 | $28,141 | $13,739 | 53% |
14 more Florida colleges offer Political Science but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Political Science 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.
Social Science Research Assistants
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% 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
- Economics$73,527
- Social Sciences$58,460
- Sociology$50,612
- International Relations$63,984
- Anthropology$42,791
- Geography$52,537
FSU Political Science questions
How much do FSU Political Science graduates earn?
Political Science graduates of Florida State University earn a median $68,059 four years after graduating and $34,745 one year after. The U.S. median for Political Science graduates across 561 colleges is $61,935.
How much debt do FSU Political Science graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Political Science graduates of Florida State University is $18,700, about 27% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $23,457.
Where does FSU rank for Political Science in Florida?
Of 15 Florida colleges reporting Political Science graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 3rd. The highest is Rollins College at $76,600.
What jobs do Political Science 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 social science research assistants.
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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 Political Science: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/political-science (College Scorecard and BLS data).