Is Florida Gulf Coast University worth it?
Florida Gulf Coast University is a public, four-year institution in Fort Myers, Florida (large suburb). It awarded 4,072 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, liberal arts and sciences and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$40,960
Median earnings 4 years after
$59,369
Median earnings 10 years after
$54,560
Average net price
$12,568
Completion rate
57%
Completions (2024)
4,072
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
13,874
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | $34,328 | $48,879 | 207 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $39,342 | $56,455 | 206 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | Bachelor's | $39,108 | $60,011 | 203 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $38,660 | $66,349 | 178 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $30,367 | $52,722 | 150 |
| Marketing | Bachelor's | $46,910 | $67,034 | 129 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | $33,871 | $54,006 | 111 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's | $50,951 | $58,115 | 109 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $29,635 | $53,352 | 101 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | Bachelor's | $40,079 | $54,215 | 91 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $70,964 | $86,452 | 89 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's | $55,882 | $75,767 | 69 |
| Civil Engineering | Bachelor's | $64,411 | $84,451 | 67 |
| Computer Engineering | Bachelor's | $60,746 | $98,650 | 66 |
| Public Health | Bachelor's | $35,724 | $58,119 | 66 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | Associate | 333 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 294 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Bachelor's | 267 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 236 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 215 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 166 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | Bachelor's | 152 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 127 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | Bachelor's | 119 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | Bachelor's | 111 |
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Sources: federal figures for Florida Gulf Coast University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Florida. Counts under 10 are not published.
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