Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Florida Gulf Coast University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 60th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Florida Gulf Coast University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $60,746 | $98,650 | -10% | #131 of 189 | #108 | $21,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $62,972 | $91,676 | -2% | #70 of 118 | #40 | $17,779 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $70,964 | $86,452 | -3% | #495 of 966 | #347 | $17,625 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,411 | $84,451 | -2% | #128 of 233 | #72 | $17,125 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $60,797 | $78,238 | -4% | #33 of 46 | #19 | $20,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $55,882 | $75,767 | -9% | #246 of 452 | #197 | $19,267 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $44,868 | $74,739 | -10% | #114 of 166 | #96 | $19,611 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $51,301 | $72,207 | -5% | #428 of 796 | #354 | $15,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $58,048 | $67,069 | -12% | #76 of 93 | #74 | — |
| Marketing | $46,910 | $67,034 | -3% | #248 of 516 | #186 | $18,315 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $38,660 | $66,349 | -3% | #517 of 1176 | #383 | $18,976 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $39,108 | $60,011 | +6% | #41 of 137 | #23 | $19,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $36,002 | $58,179 | +7% | #159 of 610 | #119 | $15,000 |
| Public Health | $35,724 | $58,119 | -1% | #106 of 215 | #76 | $17,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,951 | $58,115 | +23% | #51 of 680 | #15 | $17,989 |
| Legal Support Services | $39,824 | $56,695 | +6% | #11 of 32 | #9 | $20,000 |
| History | — | $56,543 | +12% | #109 of 459 | #53 | $21,375 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,866 | $56,467 | +12% | #40 of 177 | #22 | $24,249 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $39,342 | $56,455 | +0% | #259 of 660 | #157 | $17,479 |
| Education | $38,392 | $55,116 | +11% | #19 of 71 | #13 | $18,828 |
| Political Science and Government | $35,578 | $54,824 | -13% | #440 of 565 | #352 | $19,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $40,079 | $54,215 | -2% | #343 of 660 | #255 | $20,000 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $33,871 | $54,006 | -12% | #103 of 156 | #85 | $17,515 |
| Social Work | $36,407 | $53,707 | +4% | #165 of 420 | #81 | $17,500 |
| Biology | $29,635 | $53,352 | -7% | #589 of 841 | #477 | $21,814 |
| Psychology | $30,367 | $52,722 | +4% | #369 of 1027 | #190 | $17,245 |
| Security Science and Technology | $28,173 | $52,096 | -10% | #35 of 45 | #33 | $19,099 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $34,875 | $51,265 | -7% | #177 of 265 | #117 | $18,500 |
| Sociology | — | $50,136 | -5% | #290 of 462 | #202 | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | $30,818 | $48,942 | -13% | #25 of 29 | #22 | $21,615 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,328 | $48,879 | -3% | #37 of 63 | #31 | $18,115 |
| Economics | $47,344 | — | — | — | — | $11,472 |
| English Language and Literature | $27,097 | $45,842 | -6% | #387 of 576 | #289 | $16,658 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $30,437 | $43,420 | -14% | #128 of 158 | #120 | $19,500 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $22,967 | $43,271 | +5% | #167 of 423 | #103 | $20,650 |
| Mathematics | $36,114 | — | — | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Florida Gulf Coast University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Room | $6,360 | |
| Board | $4,554 | |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $23,732 | $42,776 |
Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,146 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,093 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $9,954 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,265 |
| $110,001+ | $16,165 |
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University's top programs commonly pursue.
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology