by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at FAMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #20 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates FAMU as a strong choice for social sciences, ranked #833 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 833 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Florida | 20 of 24 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 145 of 193 |
The table below lists every degree level available for social sciences at FAMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 78 |
| Master’s | 22 |
This social sciences area of study at FAMU breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 53 |
| Social Sciences, General | 22 |
| Sociology | 19 |
| Economics | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University conferred 78 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
FAMU holds a strong position among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #20 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 20 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 140 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 690 |
Social Sciences students who finish a bachelor’s at FAMU earn a median of $39,466 a year. This is below $50,269, the median for all majors at FAMU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at FAMU, social sciences graduates take on a median debt of $27,616 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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For the most recent academic year available, 44% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at FAMU were Black or African American. About 91% 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 sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 71 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Graduate study is also available at FAMU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 22 |
