U.S. median for this major: $52,520.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 40% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,130.
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.
Social Sciences at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Social Sciences 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 | $58,460 | $23,375 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 2 | Jacksonville University | $48,761 | $31,000 | $25,180 | 51% |
| 3 | University of South Florida | $47,969 | $24,095 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 4 | University of West Florida | $47,535 | $22,916 | $9,364 | 59% |
| 5 | University of Central Florida | $46,388 | $26,800 | $10,411 | 78% |
5 more Florida colleges offer Social Sciences but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Social Sciences graduates
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
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
- Political Science$68,059
- Sociology$50,612
FSU Social Sciences questions
How much do FSU Social Sciences graduates earn?
Social Sciences graduates of Florida State University earn a median $58,460 four years after graduating and $33,235 one year after. The U.S. median for Social Sciences graduates across 85 colleges is $52,520.
How much debt do FSU Social Sciences graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Social Sciences graduates of Florida State University is $23,375, about 40% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,130.
Where does FSU rank for Social Sciences in Florida?
Of 5 Florida colleges reporting Social Sciences graduate earnings, Florida State University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Social Sciences graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teachers, except special education, with a median wage of $55,020 in the Tallahassee, FL area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and 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 Social Sciences: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-state-university/majors/social-sciences (College Scorecard and BLS data).