Education at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you are interested in studying Education, take a look at what Florida Gulf Coast University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Gulf Coast University is 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. Of 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
Use these rankings to compare Florida Gulf Coast University’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #23 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #358 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #14 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #23 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #37 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #103 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #358 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #380 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Those who finish Florida Gulf Coast University’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,020 |
| 2 years | $44,032 |
| 3 years | $44,753 |
| 4 years | $49,115 |
| 5 years | $51,638 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University take home a median $49,115, compared with $55,050 for all Florida Gulf Coast University graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University is $21,058.
Highest-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at Florida Gulf Coast University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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