Social Work at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
39
Optimistic
39
Base Case
54
Pessimistic
Earnings
$31,401/yr (-14% vs median)
AI Risk
Moderate (24% exposed)
Job Market
Very Large (116,900 openings/yr)
ROI
19.5x earnings multiple (6.4x out-of-state)
How AI Changes the Outlook
Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Social Work graduates.
| Optimistic No Disruption |
Base Case Gradual AI |
Pessimistic Aggressive AI |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-Year Earnings | $451K | $451K | $439K |
| Earnings Multiple (In-State) | 19.5x | 19.5x | 19.0x |
| Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) | 6.4x | 6.4x | 6.2x |
| Probability of Field Employment | 70% | 69% | 58% |
| DegreeOutlook Score | 39 | 39 | 54 |
10-Year Earnings Projection
*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.
4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$23,140
Out-of-state: $70,900 (6.4x ROI)
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
8.6 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$41,062
31% growth from Year 1
About Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University accepts 21% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with a mid-sized student body of 7,516 in Tallahassee, FL. Pell Grant recipients make up 56% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.
See all programs and financial aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University →Top Career Paths
Social and community service managers
$78,240/yr
Social work teachers, postsecondary
$76,210/yr
Social workers, all other
$69,480/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Social Work at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University?
A score of 39/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Social Work. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research.
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