by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how FGCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #817 on College Factual's Best Schools for nursing list. It is also ranked #44 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools | 209 |
| Best Nursing Graduate Degree Schools | 342 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 576 |
| Best Nursing Schools | 817 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in nursing. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 24 students received their master’s degree in nursing from FGCU. This makes it the #336 most popular school for nursing master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in nursing in 2022, making the school the #169 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Nursing majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,964 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $74,888 for all nursing students.
While getting their bachelor's degree at FGCU, nursing students borrow a median amount of $35,437 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,508 for all nursing majors across the country.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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.
Of the 68 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing from FGCU in 2022, 12% were men and 88% 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, 65% 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the FGCU nursing 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.
Graduates of the master's nursing program at FGCU make a median salary of $199,442. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all nursing graduates with a master's is $106,154.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in nursing from FGCU in 2022 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% 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 master's in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the nursing majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 208 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 69 |
| Public Health | 53 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.