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. We've also included details on how FGCU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in education.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #38 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #2 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 25 |
| Best General Education Schools | 38 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 52 bachelor's degrees in general education. This is an increase of 18% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
Education majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $38,392 a year. This is less than $38,982, which is the national median of all education majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at FGCU paid an average of $744 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $140 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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 |
Learn more about FGCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 6% of education bachelor's degrees went to men and 94% went to 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, 69% 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 education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
FGCU does not offer an online option for its education bachelor’s degree program 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 education majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 78 |
| Educational Administration | 65 |
| Curriculum & Instruction | 47 |
| Special Education | 41 |
| Student Counseling | 33 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.