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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at Florida State University.
*Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
* Number of people in 2019 that graduated with this degree and study level
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Online Programs
Check out the online programs offered at Florida State University.
Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional/Scientific Psychology (PSPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels
Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language (Center for Intensive English Studies Intensive English Program)
Council on Education for Public Health
- Public Health Programs (PHPG) - Graduate level program offered outside a school of public health
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 12 Reviews-
Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2012Career Days, Real life style projects.
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Alumni
Political Science, Class of 2014Career Center that helps with job and internship searches, resume building, and networking opportunities. Registered Student Organization and Student Government Association leadership positions. Many clinics and research opportunities, Independent Projects as part of the curriculum, and ways to join in professors' research, depending on the major.
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Alumni
Human Development, Class of 2003Internships, career coaching and portfolio tools
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2010Career specific classes, mandatory computer classes, mandatory freshman classes
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Alumni
Hospitality and Markeitng, Class of 2015The curriculum, as well as the opportunities around campus outside of the classroom, prepared me for my career in the real world. I learned the educational side of it, but also received hands-on experience through required internships and various campus jobs.
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Alumni
Communications , Class of 1987Local alumni groups and alumni newsletters
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013Career Center, online resources, alumni association
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 12 Reviews-
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 2014Laid-back, helpful, fun, outgoing, diverse.
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Alumni
Human Development, Class of 2003It was a party school more than anything
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2010Formerly a party school with very social events. Very highly regarded in the arts industry.
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Alumni
Hospitality and Markeitng, Class of 2015The student culture is electric. It's buzzing with tradition and is truly a connected community that feels like a family.
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Alumni
Communications , Class of 1987Classes in Communication College were largely theory based but internships were real world. FSU very much a party school during my tenure. Football a big part of student life in the fall.
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Alumni
English Education, Class of 2010Wide variety of people from all walks of life
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013party, football, greek, caring, philanthropic,
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Alumni
BS Criminology, Class of 1991Great culture with a lot of student activities
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013There is a strong sense of school spirit and community. Students are generally friendly.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 12 Reviews-
Alumni
Civil Engineering, Class of 2012In constant state of renovations which is good.
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Alumni
Political Science, Class of 2014Up-to-date, most are technologically advanced. Depends on the dorm. Dining halls are yummy and offer different choices.
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Alumni
Human Development, Class of 2003Computer labs, nice library, GREAT health facility
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2010Mostly new but sometimes very old to remain in code.
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Alumni
Hospitality and Markeitng, Class of 2015There are a few older dorms, but that just makes for a good story! The classrooms, dining halls, gyms and other facilities are more than I could've asked for on a college campus!
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013Nice, new or being updated
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013The campus is very nice.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 12 Reviews-
Alumni
Political Science, Class of 2014The Pride Student union, Humans versus Zombies, SGA, Club Downunder hosts music, comedy, and other venues.
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Alumni
Human Development, Class of 2003Great student life and activities across the board - athletics were very popular, as well as student government
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Alumni
Applied Mathematics, Class of 1977Don't know what they are now.
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Alumni
Theatre, Class of 2010student founded events such as Zombie Walk, football, IM and Co-Ed sports leagues.
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Alumni
Hospitality and Markeitng, Class of 2015The biggest employer on campus is the Department of Campus Recreation. In my opinion, it is also the best! Working for Campus Rec gives you extra cash for the weekends, but the main benefit is the development that prepares you for life after college. It is also another family you can count on on campus.
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Alumni
Communications , Class of 1987Marine research lab at Panacea.
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Alumni
English Education, Class of 2010The variety of clubs and organizations at the school is really awesome. There are a lot of student activities that are usually free or very cheap.
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013student run circus, greek life, dance marathon, football, club downunder, student cinema center, relay for life,
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Alumni
English, Class of 2013There is a strong Libertarian movement in the economics department at FSU.
Questions & Answers
“ Who are the notable alumni? ”
1 Answer-
Fitness guru Richard Simmons, Spanx apparel line founder Sara Blakely, model Gabrielle Reece, actor Robert Urich, musician Jim Morrison, criminal profiler Dayle Hinman, and singer Rita Coolidge all attended FSU. Actor Burt Reynolds played football for the Seminoles during his time there. Many other student-athletes went on to great accomplishment in professional sports, including football player Deion Sanders, baseball managers Tony LaRussa and Bruce Bochy, and baseball player Buster Posey.
“ What is the campus setting like? ”
1 Answer-
HouseBeautiful selected Florida State as the most beautiful campus in America in 2015. One look at the majestic courtyard with the Westcott Fountain lit up at night shows why. (Getting dunked in it on your 21st birthday is a tradition.) Bright flowerbeds add color to the 475-acre campus. While you’ll find everything from historic buildings to state-of-the-art facilities at this educational mecca in Tallahassee, what you won’t see much of is on-site housing. About 80 percent of the roughly 33,000 undergraduates live off campus.
“ What are the online learning and extension/adult learning opportunities? ”
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As might be expected at a large, public university, distance education programs abound. Standouts include criminology, education, business, nursing, computer science, and information technology. FSU has received national recognition for its efforts to help veterans complete degrees through online programs.
“ What are the athletic highlights? ”
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The Seminoles compete in the NCAA Division I Athletic Coast Conference. Football attracts huge crowds, and the team rarely disappoints. FSU captured national titles in 1993, 1999, and 2013. The baseball team likewise is a perennial powerhouse, but it has one honor missing from its history – a College World Series championship. The women’s soccer team has been doing its part to add to the university’s athletic glory. Since 2003, it has advanced to the College Cup nine times – the most by any team in the nation during the stretch.
“ What are the school's academic highlights? ”
1 Answer-
FSU’s 16 colleges offer more than 320 undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Some of the most notable include criminology, interior design, school library media, digital librarianship, and community health. The university also has been recognized for its outstanding study abroad opportunities (50 programs in more than 20 locations) and for its commitment to educating traditionally underrepresented students.