B+
Very Good
Score: 70/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
38/100 · earnings-weighted

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

4-Year Public HBCU
📍 Tallahassee, Florida 32307
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus, Tallahassee, FL
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus, Tallahassee, FL. Photo: Porkn305 at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
72/100
Affordability
C+
60/100
Resources
B+
77/100
Experience
B+
78/100
Prestige
B
64/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

9,265
Total Enrollment
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
21%
Acceptance Rate
$15,491
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ▼

3% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (32307) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (32301).

Avg Home Value
$212,269
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,331
1-Year Change
+3.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$44,349
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,153
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,548
Median debt at graduation
53.4%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,107
Average SAT
20
Median ACT
54.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 53% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 20th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$70,804$98,272+5%#9 of 43#4$31,000
Accounting and Related Services—$85,522+12%#173 of 796#111—
Computer and Information Sciences$55,617$83,041-10%#245 of 459#218$23,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$64,772$73,658-17%#910 of 966#881$21,353
Architecture—$69,874+4%#27 of 78#18$26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness—$56,187+3%#207 of 610#154$28,494
Business Administration, Management and Operations$40,874$53,902-21%#994 of 1176#937$22,977
Journalism$36,356$50,832-10%#130 of 187#98$26,125
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$50,736—————
Political Science and Government$30,798$48,733-23%#533 of 565#491$27,000
Social Work$31,401$47,477-8%#330 of 420#313$22,500
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$30,107$47,139-7%#46 of 63#35$27,500
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$27,553$46,081-25%#145 of 156#139$25,750
Biology$34,012$45,173-21%#788 of 841#760$27,251
Criminal Justice and Corrections$33,776$44,891-19%#611 of 660#588$23,250
Health and Medical Administrative Services$34,591$44,477-24%#264 of 275#255$26,208
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$28,516$41,861-34%#177 of 178#178$26,000
Psychology$29,264$39,472-22%#983 of 1027#963$22,375
Design and Applied Arts$23,504$35,817-30%#284 of 299#281$26,125
Sociology$31,167————$18,228
Agriculture$26,677————$14,000
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$16,695————$18,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥈
Agriculture, General
of 50 schools
#4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
of 81 schools
#6
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
of 100 schools
#8
Graphic Design
of 92 schools
#10
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
of 100 schools
#10
Public Relations/Image Management
of 42 schools
#19
Pharmacy
of 100 schools
#23
Journalism
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,152 $14,524
Room $6,528
Board $5,116
Total Cost (On-Campus) $24,153 $36,093

Financial Aid

93%
Receive Any Aid
56%
Receive Pell Grants
56%
Take Out Loans
$15,491
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$13,203
$30,001 - $48,000$13,574
$48,001 - $75,000$17,489
$75,001 - $110,000$19,721
$110,001+$21,999

Student Demographics

9,265
Total Students
66%
Women
89%
Traditional Age (18-24)
3%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 6%
Hispanic 6%
Black 85%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 96%
Off-Campus (Renters) 3%
With Family 1%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~241 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 43%
Hybrid (Some Online) 56%
Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%
25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has an acceptance rate of 21%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Tuition at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is $3,152 for in-state students and $14,524 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,491.
What is the graduation rate at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
The graduation rate at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is 52%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University a good school?
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has a Repit College Score of 70/100 (Grade: B+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University has a total enrollment of 9,265 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
Yes! Approximately 3% of students at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 241 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology