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How strong are the academics at Florida A&M University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
28
Average class size
27%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

FAMU has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
251
10-19
269
20-29
313
30-39
167
40-49
120
50-99
147
100+
4

Honors Programs

Florida A&M University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on FAMU's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Florida A&M University:

86%
First-year retention rate
27%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

The average base annual salary of students who were employed within six months of graduation is $41,877. This is less than the national average of $48,300.

$41,877
$48,300 (National Average)

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Florida A&M University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
81.8
115.64
149.48
183.32
217.16
251

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • AGRICULTURAL / ANIMAL / PLANT / VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS 23
  • Agriculture, General 23
  • Agriculture, General 23
  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 10
  • Food Science 8
Architecture And Related Services
  • Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology 34
  • Architecture 6
Area
  • African-American/Black Studies 5
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 107
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 97
  • Accounting 23
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 9
Communication
  • Journalism 54
  • Public Relations/Image Management 24
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 25
  • Information Technology 16
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 23
  • Music Teacher Education 8
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 6
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Social Science Teacher Education 0
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering 11
  • Mechanical Engineering 7
  • Computer Engineering, General 7
  • Agricultural Engineering 7
  • Civil Engineering, General 6
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 4
  • Chemical Engineering 4
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician 14
  • Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 4
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 8
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 251
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 251
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 251
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 56
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 24
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 15
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 12
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 8
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 102
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 110
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 110
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 110
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 7
  • Environmental Science 3
Parks
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 22
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 100
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 50
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 57
  • Sociology, General 18
  • Economics, General 7
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 21
  • Music, General 19
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2

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