You would borrow a median $18,000 — about $205 a month for ten years. Graduates earn a median $61,675 ten years after starting, so the debt clears in roughly 0.8 years of the salary premium.
Yes — you clear the borrowing faster than at most US universities.
Under roughly 15% of gross pay, repayment is generally considered manageable alongside rent and living costs.
Every dollar you win is a dollar you never repay — and it moves the 0.8-year payback above. We list 1 scholarship tied to Florida State University.
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The typical graded university clears its debt in 1.3 years on median earnings of $57,146 against $22,500 of debt. Florida State University clears its debt faster than that, and its graduates earn $22,155 a year more than a US worker with only a high-school diploma.
| Nearby university | Grade | Debt | Earnings | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University Florida | B | $16,500 | $60,249 | 0.8 yrs |
| Jacksonville University Florida | B | $22,000 | $68,010 | 0.8 yrs |
| University of North Florida Florida | B | $15,531 | $56,343 | 0.9 yrs |
| University of Central Florida Florida | C | $18,190 | $58,308 | 1 yrs |
| University of South Florida Florida | C | $17,988 | $57,743 | 1 yrs |
Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — earnings and debt cover students who received federal financial aid and blend every subject taught at the institution. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026. This page is information, not financial advice.