Degree of field extention $\mathbb{F}_{p^q} / \mathbb{F}_p$

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Let $p, q$ be prime numbers.

What is the degree of field extension of $\mathbb{F}_{p\ ^q} / \mathbb{F}_p$

I have no idea on this but if I had to guess I would say $q$ ?

Any help or insight is deeply appreciated.