by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level. At its best it places at #5 out of 6 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAMU highly for journalism, coming in at #182 out of 203 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Schools | 182 of 203 |
| Best Journalism Schools in Florida | 6 of 8 |
| Best Journalism Schools in the Southeast Region | 35 of 46 |
Here is each degree level offered in journalism at FAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 40 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University handed out 40 bachelor’s degrees in journalism.
FAMU holds a strong position among schools offering journalism at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 5 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 33 |
| Best Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 158 |
Journalism majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from FAMU earn a median of $36,231 a year. This is lower than $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at FAMU, journalism graduates take on a median debt of $27,393 in student loans. This is higher than $26,816, the typical median for all majors at FAMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,152 | $14,524 |
| Fees | $2,633 | $3,201 |
Learn more about FAMU tuition and fees.
Among recent graduates, 18% of journalism bachelor’s degrees went to men and 82% went to women.
The majority of journalism bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU are Black or African American. About 88% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a bachelor’s in journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
