Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you plan to study Engineering, you may want to check out the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida Gulf Coast University is in Fort Myers, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Gulf Coast University
Many students take online classes 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.
Engineering Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
These rankings give you a sense of how Florida Gulf Coast University’s Engineering program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #38 of 136 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #60 of 136 |
Earnings for Engineering Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Students who complete Florida Gulf Coast University’s Engineering program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $55,565 |
| 2 years | $57,211 |
| 3 years | $72,672 |
| 4 years | $84,074 |
| 5 years | $88,644 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Engineering graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University take home a median $84,074, compared with $55,050 for all Florida Gulf Coast University graduates — about 53% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Engineering graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University is $21,852.
Top-Paying Careers for Engineering Graduates
Graduates of the Engineering program at Florida Gulf Coast University pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Engineering majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | $138,303 |
| Petroleum Engineers | $137,336 |
| Engineers, All Other | $136,628 |
| Chemical Engineers | $130,903 |
| Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists | $128,495 |
| Electrical Engineers | $127,814 |
| Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers | $122,967 |
| Industrial Engineers | $120,863 |
| Transportation Engineers | $120,210 |
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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