Here is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how FAMU compares to other colleges that offer social work.
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FAMU holds a strong position among schools offering social work. In particular, it placed #447 out of 570 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #11 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Value Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 9 |
| Best Value Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 9 |
| Best Value Social Work Schools in Florida | 9 |
| College Major Best Value | 9 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 11 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in Florida | 11 |
| Best Social Work Schools in Florida | 11 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 11 |
| Best Social Work Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| Best Social Work Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| Best Social Work Schools in the Southeast Region | 75 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 75 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University awarded 47 bachelor’s degrees in social work.
Social Work students who finish a bachelor’s at FAMU earn a median of $39,540 a year. This is lower than $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
To complete a bachelor’s at FAMU, social work students accumulate a median of $27,000 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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 9% of social work bachelor’s degrees went to men and 91% went to women.
The largest share of social work bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU are Black or African American. About 94% 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 social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 10% of social work master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of social work master’s degree graduates at FAMU are Black or African American. Roughly 86% 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 master’s in social work.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the social work majors at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.