Below are the key facts about this program at FAMU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #31 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAMU as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #756 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 756 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 39 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 142 of 550 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in nursing at FAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 15 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University conferred 64 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
FAMU ranks competitively among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #31 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 31 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 98 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 473 |
Nursing students who finish a bachelor’s at FAMU earn a median of $69,195 a year. This is higher than $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAMU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $23,750 in student loans. This is lower 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, 5% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 95% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU were Black or African American. Roughly 92% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 59 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
FAMU granted 64 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 95% to women and 5% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Black or African American (92%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at FAMU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 15 |