Agriculture at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

FAMU's agriculture program graduates start at just $26,677—roughly $13,000 below Florida's median for agriculture majors and in the bottom 5% nationally. Even four years out, when earnings climb to $36,602, graduates remain below what peers at other schools earn in their first year. With only two agriculture programs in Florida, the comparison is stark: Warner University graduates earn $44,154 immediately, nearly double FAMU's starting figure.

The debt picture offers some relief at $16,750, which is manageable compared to both state and national averages. That 0.63 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe less than eight months of their first-year salary—not terrible by itself, but the underlying earnings problem persists. The 37% earnings growth over four years shows *some* career progression, yet it's hard to see how this catches up to what graduates from competing programs earn right out of the gate.

The major caveat here: these numbers reflect fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary significantly. But for families paying similar tuition regardless of which Florida agriculture program they choose, this data suggests serious questions about career preparation or industry connections. If your child is committed to agriculture and FAMU specifically, plan for a lean first few years and investigate whether internships or graduate school might accelerate their trajectory.