Nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Gulf Coast University
Distance learning is available at Florida Gulf Coast University. Among 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Nursing Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Gulf Coast University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #25 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #33 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #601 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #636 of 1,878 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #25 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #33 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #601 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #636 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #25 of 86 |
| Best Value | Florida | #33 of 85 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #93 of 506 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #221 of 529 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #601 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #636 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Those who finish Florida Gulf Coast University’s Nursing program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,723 |
| 2 years | $63,575 |
| 3 years | $64,731 |
| 4 years | $72,103 |
| 5 years | $80,918 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Nursing graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University report median earnings of $72,103, compared with $55,050 for all Florida Gulf Coast University graduates — about 31% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Nursing graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University stands at $19,500.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Florida Gulf Coast University
The Nursing program at Florida Gulf Coast University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 74 |
| Nursing Practice | 32 |
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing program at Florida Gulf Coast University work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.