Florida State University (2025)

1 College of Business Faculty Research:
No. 1 in percentage of published faculty and No. 9 in overall research activity based on the Scholarly Research Index among business schools at Carnegie-classified public universities, according to Academic Analytics which compiles data related to research productivity. The ranking is based on the latest data available for 2019-2022. 1 College of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Faculty Research:
No. 1 ranked faculty in the nation for research productivity and influence among faculty in their field, according to a quantitative assessment in theJournal of Criminal Justice Education, 2023.

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School of Information, School Library Media Program:
No. 1,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2022, and its Services for Children and Youth program is ranked No.3 among public universities and No. 3overall.

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National High Magnetic Field Laboratory:
The only national lab in Florida. Holds the most world records for the most powerful magnets on Earth.

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APLU Degree Completion Award:
Florida State University won the 2021 Degree Completion Award from The Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The national award acknowledges FSU's comprehensive efforts to support all students in earning their degrees and is recognized as the most prominent in the country for student success.

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College of Nursing/PMHNP-DNP:
The Florida State University College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner online degree program is ranked No. 2 nationally among all schools with nursing programs, according to nursepractitioneronline.com, 2024.

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Askew School of Public Administration and Policy:
Shanghai Rankinglists the Askew School No. 2 nationally and No. 6 globally in its 2023 Global Rankings of Academic Subjects. The ranking considers academic excellence, research output, influence, international collaboration and international academic awards.

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College of Law, Student Quality of Life:
The FSU College of Law is the second best law school in the nation for Student Quality of Life according to Princeton Review's Best Law Schools, 2023 rankings.

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College of Business, Real Estate Program:
FSU’s Real Estate program is ranked No. 2 and two of its faculty members are ranked in the Top 10, according to the latest Real Estate Academic Leadership (REAL) worldwide rankings for authors and institutions, 2024. 3 College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences, Kinesiology Doctoral Program:
FSU's doctoral studies program in kinesiology is No. 3 in the nation, according to the latestNational Academy of Kinesiologyrankings,2023. 3 College of Fine Arts Department of Interior Architecture & Design:
FSU's Interior Architecture & Design's bachelor's degree is ranked No. 3 among the Top 15 best bachelor's in interior design degree programs, according toCollegeRank, 2022. 3 College of Education, Online Graduate Specialty Program:
No. 3 overall and No. 3 among public institutions Online Graduate Specialty Program in Special Education,U.S. News & World Report,2024 Best Online Programs.

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College of Nursing/NIH Support:
The Florida State University College of Nursing is ranked No. 4 nationally among all schools or hospitals with nursing programs and No. 2 among public institutions that receive funding from the National Institutes of Health, according totheBlue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, 2023. 4 College of Education, Online Graduate Specialty Program:
No. 4 overall and No. 4 among public institutions: Online Graduate Specialty Program in Educational/Instructional Media Design,U.S. News & World Report,2024 Best Online Programs. 4 College of Business, Dr. William T. Hold/The National Alliance Program in Risk Management and Insurance:
No. 4 among all specialty programs nationwide,according toU.S. News & World Report's,"Best Colleges 2024" Guidebook. 4 College of Fine Arts, School of Dance:
No. 4 School of Dance in the country, according toBackstage Magazine, a leading entertainment industry trade publication, 2023.Backstagetouted FSU's outstanding facilities, skill-building curriculum, performance opportunities for dancers, post college prep and notable alumni.

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Dedman College of Hospitality:
No. 4 Hospitality Program in the country, and No. 13 in the world, according to theShanghaiRanking Consultancy'sGlobal Ranking of Academic Subjects, 2022. 5 College of Nursing/Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program:
The Florida State University College of Nursing’s Doctor of Nursing Practice online degree program is ranked No. 5 nationally among all schools with nursing programs, according to nursepractitioneronline.com, 2024. 5 College of Education, Online Graduate Specialty Program:
No. 5 overall and No. 5 among public institutions: Online Graduate Specialty Program in Educational Administration and Supervision,U.S. News & World Report,2024 Best Online Programs.

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Internationalization/Study-Abroad Programs:
Florida State University ranks fifth among institutions overall and third among public universities for study-abroad enrollments, third in short-term study-abroad enrollments, and fourth overall in enrollment for long-term study abroad programs, according to theInstitute of International Education, Open Doors2023 Report. 5 Top College for Free Expression:
Florida State University is the No. 5 College for Free Expression in the nation, according to the 2023-2024 College Free Speech Rankings published by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, (FIRE). 6 Best Student Life in America:
Niche, a research company that produces an annual ranking of colleges and universities based on federal data and student reviews, ranked FSUNo. 6for Best Student Life in America, 2023, and the best university in the state of Florida for student life. 6

College of Education, Graduate Program:
No. 6 in the nation among public universities and No. 14 overall, U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025.

6 College of Business, Real Estate Program:
No. 6 among public schools nationwide, according toU.S. News & World Report's,"Best Colleges 2024" Guidebook. 7 College of Criminology & Criminal Justice, Online Graduate Program:
No. 7 master's degree program in criminal justice studies nationally and No. 4 among public universities. For veterans, the online program ranked No. 3, U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Online Programs. 7 College of Law, Best Professors:
The FSU College of Law is the No. 7 law school in the nation for Best Professors according to Princeton Review's 2023 law school rankings.

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College of Business, Online MBA Specialty in Marketing:
No. 8 overall and No. 6 among public institutions,U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Online Programs.

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Best Value Public University:
No.8,Best Value College in the nation among public colleges and universities, according toU.S. News & World Report's"Best Colleges 2024" guidebook.

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College of Communication and Information, School of Information's Online Graduate Program:
No. 9 among the nation's best online graduate programs in information technology and No. 5 among public universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2024, Best Online Programs. The Master of Science in Information Technology degree offered by the college's School of Information is also ranked No. 5 nationally and No. 4 among public universities for veterans.

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Top Public Universities:
Florida State University ranked No. 11 among all public universities in the United States byNiche, a research company that produces in-depth profiles of every school and college in the United States. The company examines data from the U.S. Department of Education on academics, admissions, finances and student life. The 2024 ranking reflects the strength of FSU's national and international reputation among students and alumni. Niche is the second most popular college ranking in the country according to a 2023 survey of 800 high school graduates byArt & Science Group.

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School of Information:
No. 11 among the nation's top schools for a master's degree in library and information studies and No. 10 among public universities,U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools," 2022.

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Department of Mathematics:
No. 11 among the nation's top schools for the number of doctorates awarded, with a total of 342 doctoral degrees conferred from 2000 to 2019,Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED),2022.

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College of Education, Online Graduate Specialty Program:
No. 12 overall and No. 12 among public institutions: Online Graduate Specialty Program in Curriculum & Instruction,U.S. News & World Report,2024 Best Online Programs.

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College of Law, Tax Law Program:
No. 12in the nationamong public universitiesand No.28 overall, "Best Graduate Schools,"U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025. 12 College of Medicine, Medical School Diversity:
No.12in the nation among public universities and No. 16overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023. 12 College of Medicine, Service in Shortage Areas:
The FSU College of Medicine ranks No. 12 among public medical schools for having the most graduates who practice in health professional shortage areas, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings of U.S. Medical Schools.

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College of Business, Online MBA Specialty in Business Analytics:
No. 13 overall and No. 9 among public institutions, U.S. News & World Report,2023 Best Online Programs.

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College of Education, Higher Education Administration:
No.13in the nation among public universities and No.21overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023.

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College of Education, Student Counseling Program:
No.13in the nation among public universities and No.16overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023-2024.

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Counseling & Psychological Services, (CAPS):
CAPS ranks No.13in the nation in supporting and promoting the health and wellness of students through counseling and health services, according to The Princeton Review's "Best Student Support and Counseling Services," 2024.

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Best Schools for Internships:
Florida State University’s emphasis on career readiness secured the No. 14 spot in the nation among public schools on the list of Top 20 Best Schools for Internships, according to The Princeton Review, 2024.

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Best Alumni Networks:
Florida State University is ranked No. 14 among public schools in the nation for Best Alumni Networks, according to The Princeton Review, 2024.

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College of Education, Special Education Program:
No. 14among public universities, and No. 15 in the nation,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025.

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School of Communication Science & Disorders, Speech Language Pathology Program:
No. 14among the nation's top speech-language pathology programsand No. 10 among public universities,U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools,"2024-2025. 14 University Health Services, (UHS):
FSU's University Health Services has earned the No.14 spot in the nation for Best Health Services, according to The Princeton Review, 2024. UHS provides a full range of medical services and outreach programs with a focus on patient-centered care, public health, student development and staff development.

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College of Business, Online MBA Program:
No. 15 best online MBA program among public universities and No. 18 overall, U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Online Programs. 15 College of Motion Picture Arts:
The FSU Film School is ranked No. 15in the nation among all colleges and universities, and No. 4 among public schools byThe Hollywood Reporter, "Top 25 Film Schools," 2023. 15 School of Public Affairs, Local Government Management Program:
No.15in the nationand No. 13 among public universities,U.S. News & WorldReport's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023-2024.

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College of Business, Management Information Systems Undergraduate Program:
No. 16 Management Information Systems Program among public schools according toU.S. News & World Report's,"Best Colleges 2022" Guidebook.

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College of Business, MBA Specialty in Real Estate:
No. 16overall and No. 8 among publicuniversities,U.S. News & World Report, "Best Graduate Schools," 2023-2024.

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College of Law, Contracts/Commercial Law Program:
No. 16 in the nation among public universities and No. 36 overall, "Best Graduate Schools," U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.

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Department of Political Science:
FSU's Department of Political Science is No. 16 in the nation in faculty research productivity among all U.S. doctoral programs, according to a study published by theAmerican Political Science Association, 2023.

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College of Law, Environmental Law Program:
No. 17in the nationand No. 7 among public universities,"Best Graduate Schools,"U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.

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College of Business,non-MBA Graduate Online Program:
No. 18best online graduate programs overall in management information systems and risk management and insurance and No.14among public institutions,U.S. News & World Report, 2024Best Online Programs.

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College of Education, Educational Administration:
No.18in the nation among public universities and No.23overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025.

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College of Education, Elementary Teacher Education Program:
No. 18in the nation among public universities, and No. 21 overall, U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025.

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College of Law, Constitutional Law Program:
No. 18 in the nation among public universities and No. 39 overall, "Best Graduate Schools," U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.

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College of Law, International Law Program:
No. 18 in the nation among public universities and No. 45 overall, "Best Graduate Schools," U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.

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College of Law, Criminal Law Program:
No. 19 in the nation among public universities and No. 43 overall, "Best Graduate Schools," U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.

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School of Public Affairs, Public Management and Leadership Program:
No.19in the nationand No. 12 among public universities,U.S. News & WorldReport's "Best Graduate Schools," 2023-2024.

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School of Theatre:
Florida State ranks No. 19 inThe Hollywood Reporter'sTop 25 drama schools, 2022, reaffirming the School of Theatre as a mainstay in the publication's annual list of best schools for an acting degree. The School of Theatre Graduate Acting Program has also been recognized by the publication as one of the Top 25 Best College Drama Programs around the world in 2022. 20 College of Business, Accounting Department:
FSU's accounting faculty placed in the Top 20 globally in five research areas, while seven of its faculty members placed in the global Top 100 in their respective research areas, according to the latestBrigham Young University Accounting Research Rankings,2022.

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School of Public Affairs, Public Finance and Budgeting:
No. 20in the nationand No. 15 among public universities,U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools," 2022.

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College of Law, Business/Corporate Law Program:
No. 21 in the nation among public universities and No. 47 overall, "Best Graduate Schools," U.S. News & World Report, 2024-2025.

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College of Medicine, Primary Care Specialties:
No. 21 in the nation among public universities and No. 45 overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023.

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Department of Political Science, Graduate Program:
No.21 among public universities and No. 41 overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2022.

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Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship:
No. 21 Undergraduate School for Entrepreneurship Program in the nation. The college also ranks as the No. 1 and No. 2 public programs in Florida and the Southeast, respectively, according toThe Princeton Review, 2023.

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College of Social Work, Graduate Program:
No. 22 in the nation among public universities and No. 36 overall, U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025.

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College of Education, Curriculum & Instruction Program:
No. 22 in the nation among public universities and No. 28 overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025.

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Top Public Universities:
No. 23,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Colleges 2024" guidebook.

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College of Education, Educational Psychology Program:
No. 23in the nation, and No. 17 among public universities,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2022. 23

College of Law:
No. 23in the nation among public universities and No.48overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools,"2024-2025.

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College of Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program:
No. 26 in the nation and No. 17 among public universities, U.S. News & World Report's "Best Graduate Schools," 2024-2025. The DNP Program ranked No. 1 among Florida’s public universities.

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Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Graduate Program:
No. 27 in the nation among public universities and No. 49 overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023.

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College of Business, Part-Time MBA Program:
No. 28 among public part-time, campus-based MBA programs, and No. 40 overall,U.S. News & World Report, "Best Graduate Schools," 2023.

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College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Online Graduate Program:
No. 30 nationally – No. 28 among public universities,U.S. News & World Report, 2024 Best Online Programs.

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College of Business, Undergraduate Accounting Program:
No. 30 Accounting Program among public schools according toU.S. News & World Report's,"Best Colleges 2024" guidebook.

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Department of Statistics, Graduate Program:
No.30in the nationand No. 21 among public universities,U.S. News & WorldReport's"Best Graduate Schools," 2023.

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Public Affairs, Graduate Program:
No.33best public affairs school in the nationamong public universities, and No. 47 overall,U.S. News & World Report's"Best Graduate Schools,"2024-2025.

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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering Online Graduate Program:
No. 38 online master’s program in engineering among the nation's public universities, U.S. News & World Report, 2024, Best Online Programs. The program also ranked No. 30 among the best for veterans.

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College of Education, International Rankings:
No. 38 in the 2023Times Higher Educationrankings. The list includes 655 universities from around the world that are leading in the disciplines of education, teacher training, and academic studies in education.

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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Industrial Engineering Graduate Program:
No. 42 among public institutions,U.S. News & World Report's" Best Graduate Schools," 2023-2024.

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FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, Online Graduate Program:
No. 49 among public universities,U.S. News & World Report, 2023 Best Online Programs.