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 health science.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #74 on College Factual's Best Schools for health science list. It is also ranked #9 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 74 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 198 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 182 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in health science from FGCU. This makes it the #39 most popular school for health science master’s degree candidates in the country.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $33,871 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $35,624 for all health science students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, health science students borrow a median amount of $31,670 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at FGCU is $242 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at FGCU was $744 per credit hour for out-of-state students. The average for in-state students was $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 |
Learn more about FGCU tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 27% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 73% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 53% of 2022 graduates were in 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 25 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 104 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Online degrees for the FGCU health science 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 10 students graduated with a master's degree in health science from FGCU. About 20% were men and 80% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a master's in health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 76 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 69 |
| Public Health | 53 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.