Florida Gulf Coast University Rankings by Salary Score
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Florida Gulf Coast University is ranked on 1 list of the best colleges by earnings one year out of college.
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 Scores for FGCU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $19,500 | $45,250 | |
| Biology, General | $18,740 | $28,520 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $22,250 | $48,430 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,500 | $41,610 | |
| Civil Engineering | $20,710 | $54,330 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $52,610 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $17,810 | $35,860 | |
| Computer Engineering | $19,560 | $66,030 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,500 | $34,630 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $36,670 | |
| Education, General | $18,500 | $32,570 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,500 | $28,820 | |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $18,440 | $52,110 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,500 | $28,380 | |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,570 | $33,990 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $19,900 | $36,120 | |
| History | $24,250 | $30,990 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $19,360 | $36,750 | |
| Legal Support Services | $20,000 | $33,730 | |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,400 | $45,380 | |
| Marketing | $18,750 | $41,090 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $22,000 | $28,820 | |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | $21,500 | $25,190 | |
| Political Science and Government | $20,000 | $39,010 | |
| Psychology, General | $20,670 | $32,640 | |
| Public Health | $14,000 | $27,820 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $22,030 | $32,210 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,500 | $59,530 | |
| Security Science and Technology | $19,500 | $31,550 | |
| Social Work | $20,980 | $35,060 | |
| Sociology | $21,110 | $37,420 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $22,250 | $43,580 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,500 | $42,990 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $41,940 |
Salary Scores for FGCU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $71,020 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $80,560 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $38,500 | $59,350 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Not Reported | $55,960 | |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $52,110 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,220 | $168,130 | |
| Social Work | $20,500 | $50,110 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $43,800 |
Salary Scores for FGCU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $71,850 |
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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
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