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 economics.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #392 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #13 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 371 |
| Best Economics Schools | 392 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
Economics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,344 a year. Unfortunately, this is lower than the national average of $51,722 for all economics students.
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 |
Learn more about FGCU tuition and fees.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 27 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in economics from FGCU. About 67% were men and 33% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 59% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
FGCU does not offer an online option for its economics 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 economics majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 34 |
| Sociology | 17 |
| Anthropology | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.