Florida Gulf Coast University Rankings Based on Salary
- Florida Gulf Coast University ranks better than only 49% of colleges, based on bachelor's salaries.
- Florida Gulf Coast University ranks better than 78% of colleges, based on debt for a bachelor's degree.
Florida Gulf Coast University's Top Rankings
- #13
- #23
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 a weighted average of all of its program scores. Data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and was last updated in December 2020. It reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid.
Salary Scores for FGCU Bachelor's Degrees
FGCU ranks higher than 49% of colleges for bachelor's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $19,500 | $45,249 |
| Biology, General | $18,735 | $28,515 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $22,250 | $48,432 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $18,500 | $41,607 |
| Civil Engineering | $20,707 | $54,331 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $52,607 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $17,807 | $35,861 |
| Computer Engineering | $19,563 | $66,026 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $21,500 | $34,633 |
| Economics | Not Reported | $36,674 |
| Education, General | $18,499 | $32,569 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $19,500 | $28,816 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | Not Reported | $52,107 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $18,440 | $52,107 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $20,500 | $28,381 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | $20,570 | $33,993 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $19,900 | $36,121 |
| History | $24,250 | $30,988 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $19,356 | $36,745 |
| Legal Support Services | $20,000 | $33,726 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $27,400 | $45,383 |
| Marketing | $18,750 | $41,087 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $22,000 | $28,816 |
| Natural Resources Management and Policy | $21,500 | $25,194 |
| Political Science and Government | $20,000 | $39,009 |
| Psychology, General | $20,668 | $32,644 |
| Public Health | $14,000 | $27,823 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $22,025 | $32,213 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $18,500 | $59,534 |
| Security Science and Technology | $19,500 | $31,547 |
| Social Work | $20,978 | $35,060 |
| Sociology | $21,105 | $37,424 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $22,250 | $43,575 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $21,500 | $42,986 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $41,937 |
Salary Scores for FGCU Master's Degrees
FGCU ranks higher than 66% of colleges for master's degrees, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | Not Reported | $55,964 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Not Reported | $71,015 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $41,565 |
| Education, General | Not Reported | $80,556 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $38,501 | $59,350 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Not Reported | $55,964 |
| Public Administration | Not Reported | $52,107 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $96,222 | $168,125 |
| Social Work | $20,500 | $50,105 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $41,000 | $43,798 |
Salary Scores for FGCU Doctoral Degrees
FGCU ranks higher than 59% of colleges for doctorates, based on salary.
| Field of Study | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Not Reported | $71,854 |
Florida Gulf Coast University Reviews
Most Recent Reviews
Fantastic school. Great teachers, small community but many musical opportunities in Southwest Florida. The Bower School of Music is a beautiful building and many alums have gone on to play piano at Carnegie Hall or sing opera with various regional companies.
The four years that I spent at Florida Gulf Coast were the best years of my life. If you work hard and demonstrate initiative to take advantage of opportunities you will prosper. The small school environment provides great visibility for those that work hard. I worked hard and did well in school and because of that, I stood out. I had professors constantly vouching for me, sending new opportunities, providing connections, and giving advice. In fact, the only reason I ever considered applying to top 10 master's... Read More