Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $13,299 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,269, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $20,332.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $23,970 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,725 |
| Room and Board | $12,328 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,138 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,231 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,739 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,299 |
| $30–48k | $10,921 |
| $48–75k | $15,269 |
| $75–110k | $18,325 |
| $110k+ | $20,332 |
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University prices its degrees accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $13,299 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $15,269, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at roughly $20,332. Azimuth ranks Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University #377 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. That standing reflects FAMU's public-tuition structure and its historically strong commitment to serving students who rely on need-based aid. The gap between published cost and what families actually pay — the net price illusion — is a meaningful part of the FAMU affordability story, particularly for low-income students. Need-based aid plays a central role in how Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University manages student costs. As a historically Black university with a large share of Pell-eligible undergraduates, FAMU draws on federal, state, and institutional aid programs to reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying families. Florida's Bright Futures scholarship program and other state-level aid sources further reduce net price for in-state students who meet academic benchmarks, making FAMU one of the more accessible options in the Azimuth coverage set for cost-conscious Florida families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,548, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $16,223; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $52,657, median federal debt of $23,548 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn median 4-year earnings of $52,657, placing Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in the 12.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,750 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 42.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University #1253 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General reports 281 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $46,081, ranked #54 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 154 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,902, ranked #307 nationally in its major. Criminal Justice and Corrections reports 124 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,891, ranked #198 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 120 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $39,472, ranked #331 nationally in its major.
