Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 55.7%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 51.9%
- Retention Rate
- 86.3%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $44,349
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $23,548
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 14:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 34.2%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $250/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Certificate | $120,124 | |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | Doctoral | $100,626 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $71,015 | |
| Construction Engineering Technologies. | Bachelor | $61,814 | $31,000 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $59,417 | $79,326 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $58,919 | $21,353 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Bachelor | $56,979 | $26,750 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor | $53,608 | $23,125 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $52,107 | $38,655 |
| Architecture. | Master | $49,136 | |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $44,170 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor | $43,197 | $22,977 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $42,580 | $115,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor | $40,821 | |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor | $38,289 |
Outcomes Overview
FAMU graduates face a challenging financial picture with median debt of $23,548 against median earnings of $44,349 ten years out. That debt-to-income ratio of 53% exceeds the recommended 40% threshold. Monthly loan payments of $250 consume about 6.8% of typical graduate income. The 34.22% loan repayment rate signals widespread difficulty managing debt burdens. FAMU's strength lies in feeding graduates into healthcare, journalism, and public service careers rather than high-paying corporate roles. The pharmacy and nursing programs produce solid earners, but many graduates pursue mission-driven work with modest salaries. Despite FAMU's academic reputation and strong alumni network, the financial return represents a weak investment for most students.