All FAMU majors by area
- Engineering · 12
- Science & Math · 7
- Health & Medicine · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Business & Finance · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | $70,804 | $98,272 | $31,000 |
| Architecture | — | $69,874 | $27,000 |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biomedical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Civil Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | — | — | — |
| Electrical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | — | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $34,012 | $45,173 | $28,125 |
| Agriculture | $26,677 | — | $16,750 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Food Science and Technology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $64,772 | $73,658 | $23,750 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | — | $56,187 | $30,494 |
| Health Sciences | $27,553 | $46,081 | $27,750 |
| Health Administration | $34,591 | $44,477 | $28,750 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | $30,500 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $30,107 | $47,139 | $31,000 |
| English | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $23,504 | $35,817 | $27,000 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | $16,695 | — | $21,959 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | — | $85,522 | — |
| Business Administration | $40,874 | $53,902 | $25,000 |
| Agricultural Business | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $36,356 | $50,832 | $27,393 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $28,516 | $41,861 | $26,625 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,736 | — | — |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $55,617 | $83,041 | $24,500 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former FAMU students earn a median $44,349 ten years after starting college, more than 57% of Florida colleges we cover. 53% graduate within six years.
FAMU majors questions
How many majors does FAMU offer?
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Engineering and Science & Math.
What is the highest-paying major at FAMU?
Construction Engineering Technology / Technician graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn a median $98,272 four years after graduating, the highest of the 18 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $31,000.
Which FAMU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design graduates earn the least: a median $35,817 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University overview