Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 57.3%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 56.0%
- Retention Rate
- 83.0%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $54,560
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $17,622
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 21:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 59.4%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $187/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $148,663 | $94,418 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master | $78,343 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Doctoral | $70,296 | $61,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $66,821 | |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor | $63,005 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $62,409 | $17,625 |
| Computer Engineering. | Bachelor | $59,722 | $21,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master | $59,124 | |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $17,125 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | Bachelor | $57,318 | $20,000 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Bachelor | $54,869 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master | $52,941 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master | $50,606 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $47,520 | $19,267 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $47,260 | $15,000 |
Outcomes Overview
FGCU graduates earn a median salary of $54,560 within ten years, while carrying typical debt of $17,622. This creates a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 32%, well below problematic levels. Monthly loan payments of $187 represent just 4% of typical graduate income. The university's strong business and health science programs feed into Florida's growing healthcare and finance sectors. An employment rate of 94.7% reflects solid job placement in the state's expanding economy. With relatively low debt loads and decent earnings potential in a no-income-tax state, FGCU delivers an average return on investment that works particularly well for Florida residents paying in-state tuition.