Public & Social Service at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Gulf Coast University is located 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. Among 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Gulf Coast University’s Public & Social Service program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | Florida | #9 of 23 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #36 of 200 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #41 of 202 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #184 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #369 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University
Graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University’s Public & Social Service program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,469 |
| 2 years | $42,551 |
| 3 years | $49,478 |
| 4 years | $50,227 |
| 5 years | $57,242 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $50,227, compared with $55,050 for all Florida Gulf Coast University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Public & Social Service graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University comes in at $18,837.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Florida Gulf Coast University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Public & Social Service majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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.