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 diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how Florida Gulf Coast University ranks among other schools offering degrees in nursing.
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Florida Gulf Coast University is a solid choice among schools offering nursing. In particular, it placed #601 out of 1,918 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #25 in Florida.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 25 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 25 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 25 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 25 |
| Best Value Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 33 |
| Best Value Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 33 |
| Best Value Nursing Schools in Florida | 33 |
| College Major Best Value | 33 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best Nursing Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 93 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 93 |
During the most recent reporting year, Florida Gulf Coast University awarded 73 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $72,103 a year. This is higher than $55,050, the median for all majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
To complete a bachelor’s at Florida Gulf Coast University, nursing students accumulate a median of $19,500 in student loans. This is lower than $20,015, the typical median for all majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,191 | $22,328 |
| Fees | $1,927 | $2,834 |
Read more about Florida Gulf Coast University tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 15% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Every one of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Florida Gulf Coast University identified as women.
The majority of nursing master’s degree graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University were White. Approximately 100% of graduates fell into 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 nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the nursing majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.
The nursing program at Florida Gulf Coast University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Concentration | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 74 |
| Nursing Practice | 32 |
Florida Gulf Coast University awarded 74 degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (49%).
Florida Gulf Coast University awarded 32 degrees in nursing practice recently — 66% to women and 34% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).