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. In addition, we cover how FGCU ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #418 on College Factual's Best Schools for accounting list. It is also ranked #17 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 230 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 234 |
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 311 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 418 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 68 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 73 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in accounting from FGCU. This makes it the #363 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
Accounting majors who earn their bachelor's degree from FGCU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $51,301 a year. This is less than $53,483, which is the national median of all accounting majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
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, 68 accounting majors earned their bachelor's degree from FGCU. Of these graduates, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 41 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the FGCU accounting 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.
Accounting majors graduating with a master's degree from FGCU make a median salary of $68,717 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all accounting graduates with a master's is $68,141.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 students graduated with a master's degree in accounting from FGCU. About 42% were men and 58% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% 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 master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 355 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 113 |
| Marketing | 109 |
| Hospitality Management | 105 |
| Management Information Systems | 74 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.