Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

With 47 social work graduates in the latest year, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University runs one of the country's higher-volume BSW programs, ranking #127 among 587 colleges awarding the degree. Program size matters more than it first appears: larger cohorts usually mean more field placement partnerships and a deeper alumni network in local agencies.

58.8% of students complete their degree, close to the 50.4% median across BSW colleges nationally. Students who finish take a median of 5 years to do it. Transfer students actually outperform first-time entrants here (68.5% vs 59.0%), which is a good signal if you are coming from a community college.

The average student pays $13,819 a year after grants and scholarships — about the same as the $13,585 median across the 14 BSW colleges in Florida. 56.0% of first-time students receive Pell Grants, a high share that usually reflects a student body with substantial financial need — and a financial aid office practiced at handling it. Net price is the number that matters when comparing programs, not sticker tuition — and because most social work roles are with government or nonprofit employers, graduates are typically eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.