Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL

Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences

at Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $38,246/yr starting out — that's 27% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 6.3 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $11,297/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $51,747 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$25,720/yr

Starting Salary

$38,246

Finish Rate

85.6%

$25,720/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $11,297/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $14,423/yr)

4 Years Total

$102,880

Typical Debt

$18,000

Interest You'd Owe

+$6,559

What You'd Really Pay

$51,747

That's about $205/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$382,460

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$51,747

Pays for Itself In

6.3 yrs

Salary Boost

+27%

Ahead After 10 Years

$330,713

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost40/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed19.1/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost3.7/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate12.8/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.