FSU comprises 16 separate colleges and more than 110 centers, facilities, labs, and institutes that offer more than 360 programs of study, including professional school programs. In 2021, the university enrolled 45,493 students from all 50 states and 130 countries. Florida State is home to Florida's only national laboratory, the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, and is the birthplace of the commercially viable anti-cancer drug Taxol. Florida State University also operates the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, the State Art Museum of Florida and one of the nation's largest museum/university complexes. The university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
Florida State University's Department of Computer Science in Tallahassee, Florida, offers comprehensive programs from bachelor's to doctoral levels within the College of Arts and Sciences. Students can pursue BS and BA degrees, including ABET-accredited options, as well as MS and PhD degrees with specializations in areas like Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence. The department is recognized as an NSA DHS Center of Academic Excellence for Cyber Defense Education and Research. Faculty and students engage in diverse research across fields such as AI, Cyber Security, and High-Performance Computing. Providing a strong foundation in computing principles and opportunities for advanced study and research, the department prepares graduates for impactful careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.
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