Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL fgcu.edu 13,809 students

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 in dataset

Earnings

$42,591

Average graduate, 1 yr after

Outlook

58/100

Avg DegreeOutlook Score

Tuition

$6,118

In-state sticker price

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

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Florida Gulf Coast University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 26% take federal loans.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025

Income Bracket	Avg Net Price	4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K	$6,146	$24,584
$30K – $48K	$7,093	$28,372
$48K – $75K	$9,954	$39,816
$75K – $110K	$14,265	$57,060
$110K+	$16,165	$64,660
Sticker price (no aid)	$6,118	$24,472

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Florida Gulf Coast University

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

Degree Program	DW Score	1-yr Earnings	AI Risk	ROI
Nursing Compare across schools →	87	$70,964/yr	High	31.6x
Finance 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 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 Engineering Compare across schools →	70	$62,972/yr	High	34.5x
Environmental 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 Compare across schools →	63	$40,079/yr	Moderate	20.7x
Management Information Systems Compare across schools →	62	$44,868/yr	Very High	26.5x
Clinical Laboratory Science Compare across schools →	59	$58,048/yr	Moderate	22.7x
Hospitality Management Compare across schools →	59	$39,108/yr	High	19.7x
Political Science 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 & Physical Education 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 Compare across schools →	45	$30,367/yr	High	19.4x
Biology 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 Sciences Compare across schools →	41	$33,871/yr	High	20.9x
Natural Resources & Conservation Research Compare across schools →	38	$34,875/yr	High	16.2x
Education Compare across schools →	37	$38,392/yr	High	14.7x
English Compare across schools →	37	$27,097/yr	Very High	18.9x
Fine Arts Compare across schools →	37	$22,967/yr	Moderate	17.1x