Florida Gulf Coast University Rankings by Salary Score

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Salary and Debt by Major at Florida Gulf Coast University

We calculated a Salary Score for each of Florida Gulf Coast University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Florida Gulf Coast University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.

Salary Score ™ for FGCU Bachelor's Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Accounting and Related Services 34 93% 93% $19,500 $45,250 34
Biology, General 46 92% 92% $18,740 $28,520 46
Biomedical/Medical Engineering 19 95% 95% $22,250 $48,430 19
Business Administration, Management and Operations 44 95% 95% $18,500 $41,610 44
Civil Engineering 10 96% 96% $20,710 $54,330 10
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 34 90% 90% Not Reported $52,610 34
Communication and Media Studies 64 98% 98% $17,810 $35,860 64
Computer Engineering 34 100% 100% $19,560 $66,030 34
Criminal Justice and Corrections 44 96% 96% $21,500 $34,630 44
Economics 14 95% 95% Not Reported $36,670 14
Education, General 40 100% 100% $18,500 $32,570 40
English Language and Literature, General 45 93% 93% $19,500 $28,820 45
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 27 100% 100% Not Reported $52,110 27
Finance and Financial Management Services 56 100% 100% $18,440 $52,110 56
Fine and Studio Arts 66 95% 95% $20,500 $28,380 66
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 79 85% 85% $20,570 $33,990 79
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 52 96% 96% $19,900 $36,120 52
History 51 100% 100% $24,250 $30,990 51
Hospitality Administration/Management 45 96% 96% $19,360 $36,750 45
Legal Support Services 40 94% 94% $20,000 $33,730 40
Management Information Systems and Services 20 100% 100% $27,400 $45,380 20
Marketing 42 96% 96% $18,750 $41,090 42
Natural Resources Conservation and Research 27 98% 98% $22,000 $28,820 27
Natural Resources Management and Policy 13 93% 93% $21,500 $25,190 13
Political Science and Government 70 89% 89% $20,000 $39,010 70
Psychology, General 72 95% 95% $20,670 $32,640 72
Public Health 13 94% 94% $14,000 $27,820 13
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication 56 100% 100% $22,030 $32,210 56
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 29 100% 100% $18,500 $59,530 29
Security Science and Technology 19 98% 98% $19,500 $31,550 19
Social Work 75 97% 97% $20,980 $35,060 75
Sociology 81 95% 95% $21,110 $37,420 81
Special Education and Teaching 87 100% 100% $22,250 $43,580 87
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 93 99% 99% $21,500 $42,990 93
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas 83 100% 100% Not Reported $41,940 83

Salary Score ™ for FGCU Master's Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Accounting and Related Services 20 100% 100% Not Reported $55,960 20
Business Administration, Management and Operations 50 93% 93% Not Reported $71,020 50
Curriculum and Instruction 15 100% 100% Not Reported $41,570 15
Education, General 100 100% 100% Not Reported $80,560 100
Educational Administration and Supervision 58 100% 100% $38,500 $59,350 58
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 45 100% 100% Not Reported $55,960 45
Public Administration 42 95% 95% Not Reported $52,110 42
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 100 97% 97% $96,220 $168,130 100
Social Work 78 100% 100% $20,500 $50,110 78
Student Counseling and Personnel Services 44 93% 93% $41,000 $43,800 44

Salary Score ™ for FGCU Doctoral Degrees

Field of Study Salary Score Employment Rate Median Debt Median Salary Salary Score
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions 59 100% 100% Not Reported $71,850 59

Florida Gulf Coast University Reviews

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Most Recent Reviews

Anonymous 6/8/2023

The WORST financial aid experience I have ever had. Do not expect your money in a reasonable time. They will lie to you and tell you a certain time just to get you off the phone. I’ve been waiting for over a month now and every time I call it’s a new reason

e 9/27/2022

Horrible school. Information is impossible to find. They have a complete disregard for student safety. Completely ill prepared and made every student with on campus living evacuate and sleep on the floor of the Arena while they tow their cars. I would stay far away if you care about your child having a safe environment. FGCU makes things complicated and is honestly just not a good choice for schooling. I regret my decisions going to this school. There’s tons of things wrong but way too many to list. Most of... Read More