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Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL · Public · Visit Website

Florida Gulf Coast University's campus sits on 800 acres in the growing Fort Myers area. The university is known for its environmental science programs, and its location provides access to the unique ecosystems of Southwest Florida. Students enjoy a close-knit community with a focus on sustainability, and the campus features a large solar field. Its proximity to beaches and natural preserves provides ample opportunities for recreation and study.

Programs Analyzed

Avg Grad Earnings

$42,591/yr

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

58/100

Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$6,118/yr

Out-of-state: $25,162/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 29% of students receive Pell Grants and 26% take federal loans.

Family Income	Avg Net Price/yr	4-Year Net Cost	Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K	$6,146	$24,584	17.3x
$30K – $48K	$7,093	$28,372	15.0x
$48K – $75K	$9,954	$39,816	10.7x
$75K – $110K	$14,265	$57,060	7.5x
$110K+	$16,165	$64,660	6.6x
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,118	$24,472	17.4x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University

33 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program	DW Score	Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration Compare across schools	87	$70,964/yr	High	31.6x
Finance and Financial Management Services Compare across schools	84	$55,882/yr	Very High	33.8x
Computer Engineering Compare across schools	82	$60,746/yr	Very High	45.0x
Accounting and Related Services Compare across schools	79	$51,301/yr	Very High	26.9x
Civil Engineering Compare across schools	73	$64,411/yr	High	32.0x
Teacher Education Compare across schools	73	$50,951/yr	High	20.3x
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Compare across schools	70	$62,972/yr	High	34.5x
Environmental Health Engineering Compare across schools	68	$60,797/yr	Very High	31.4x
Marketing Compare across schools	67	$46,910/yr	Very High	24.8x
Business Administration Compare across schools	67	$38,660/yr	High	23.3x
Economics Compare across schools	64	$47,344/yr	Very High	18.3x
Criminal Justice and Corrections Compare across schools	63	$40,079/yr	Moderate	20.7x
Management Information Systems and Services Compare across schools	62	$44,868/yr	Very High	26.5x
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research Compare across schools	59	$58,048/yr	Moderate	22.7x
Hospitality Administration/Management Compare across schools	59	$39,108/yr	High	19.7x
Political Science and Government Compare across schools	59	$35,578/yr	Very High	26.2x
Special Education and Teaching Compare across schools	58	$46,866/yr	High	21.5x
Public Health Compare across schools	56	$35,724/yr	High	22.6x
Legal Support Services Compare across schools	52	$39,824/yr	Very High	21.7x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools	51	$39,342/yr	High	20.3x
Social Work Compare across schools	51	$36,407/yr	Moderate	20.4x
Mathematics Compare across schools	51	$36,114/yr	Very High	22.6x
Security Science and Technology Compare across schools	51	$28,173/yr	High	19.2x
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Compare across schools	50	$36,002/yr	Moderate	18.3x
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication Compare across schools	47	$30,437/yr	High	19.4x
Psychology, General Compare across schools	45	$30,367/yr	High	19.4x
Biology, General Compare across schools	43	$29,635/yr	High	19.8x
Natural Resources Management and Policy Compare across schools	42	$30,818/yr	High	13.3x
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences Compare across schools	41	$33,871/yr	High	20.9x
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Compare across schools	38	$34,875/yr	High	16.2x
Education, General Compare across schools	37	$38,392/yr	High	14.7x
English Language and Literature, General Compare across schools	37	$27,097/yr	Very High	18.9x
Fine and Studio Arts Compare across schools	37	$22,967/yr	Moderate	17.1x

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