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. In addition, we cover how FGCU ranks in comparison to other schools with public health programs.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #290 on College Factual's Best Schools for public health list. It is also ranked #16 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Public Health Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 191 |
| Best Public Health Schools | 290 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 53 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 59 degrees were handed out.
Public Health majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,724 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $37,533 for all public health students.
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.
For the most recent academic year available, 17% of public health bachelor's degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 33 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FGCU does not offer an online option for its public health 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 public health majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Health Sciences & Services | 208 |
| Nursing | 76 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 69 |
| Allied Health Professions | 19 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | 11 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.