Business/Commerce at Florida State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How Florida State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Florida State University graduates earn $47k, placing them in the 49th percentile of all business/commerce bachelors programs nationally.
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.
Compare to Similar Programs in Florida
Business/Commerce bachelors's programs at peer institutions in Florida (19 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | $47,342 | $49,126 | — | — |
| DeVry University-Florida | $57,020 | $56,664 | $47,236 | 0.83 |
| Strayer University-Florida | $55,431 | $59,763 | $56,517 | 1.02 |
| Rollins College | $51,001 | $74,225 | $26,000 | 0.51 |
| University of South Florida | $45,357 | $50,844 | $19,572 | 0.43 |
| University of Central Florida | $45,050 | $54,536 | $20,896 | 0.46 |
| National Median | $47,506 | — | $26,000 | 0.55 |
Other Business/Commerce Programs in Florida
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeVry University-Florida Orlando | $17,488 | $57,020 | $47,236 |
| Strayer University-Florida Tampa | $13,920 | $55,431 | $56,517 |
| Rollins College Winter Park | $58,300 | $51,001 | $26,000 |
| University of South Florida Tampa | $6,410 | $45,357 | $19,572 |
| University of Central Florida Orlando | $6,368 | $45,050 | $20,896 |
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Florida State University, approximately 24% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Sample Size: Based on 29 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.