by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how FGCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in legal support.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #27 on College Factual's Best Schools for legal support list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Legal Support Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Legal Support Services Schools | 27 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 49 bachelor's degrees in legal support services. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 53 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of legal support students who receive their bachelor's degree at FGCU is $39,824. This is higher than $36,900, which is the national median for all legal support bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $140 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,914 | $10,914 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 49 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in legal support from FGCU. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor's in legal support.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the FGCU legal support bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the FGCU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the legal support majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
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