Median Earnings (1yr)
$80,899
51st percentile (60th in FL)
Sample Size
62
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Florida State University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Florida State University graduates earn $81k, placing them in the 51th percentile of all legal research and advanced professional studies masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Florida

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in Florida (8 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Florida State University$80,899
University of Florida$106,227$125,265
Nova Southeastern University$78,762$74,254
University of Miami$75,849$85,960
National Median$79,830

Other Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies Programs in Florida

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Florida schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Florida
Gainesville
$6,381$106,227
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
$37,080$78,762
University of Miami
Coral Gables
$59,926$75,849

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.