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Education at Florida Gulf Coast University

135 Bachelor's Degrees
106 Master's Degrees
5 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how FGCU ranks among other schools offering degrees in education.

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Education Degrees Available at FGCU

FGCU Education Rankings

The bachelor's program at FGCU was ranked #571 on College Factual's Best Schools for education list. It is also ranked #14 in Florida.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $75-$110k) 52
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) 55
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $75-$110k) 62
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (With Aid) 62
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $0-$30k) 65
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education (With Aid) 70
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $0-$30k) 74
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) 74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) 78
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $30-$48k) 80
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) 85
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $30-$48k) 88
Best Value Colleges for Education (Income $0-$30k) 138
Best Value Colleges for Education (Income $75-$110k) 143
Best Value Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) 150
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $0-$30k) 156
Best Value Colleges for Education (With Aid) 161
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $75-$110k) 161
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income Over $110k) 162
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (With Aid) 163
Best Value Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) 168
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Education Graduates 172
Best Value Colleges for Education (Income $30-$48k) 176
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $48-$75k) 187
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education (Income $30-$48k) 196
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Education Graduates 228
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Education Graduates 266
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Education 272
Highest Paid Education Graduates 280
Best Education Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 282
Best Education Doctor’s Degree Schools 296
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools 329
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Education 352
Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 364
Best Education Colleges for Veterans 504
Best Education Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 555
Best Education Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 561
Best Education Schools 571
Best Education Master’s Degree Schools 681
Best Value Colleges for Education 686
Best Education Graduate Degree Schools 690
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Education 786
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Education 798

Popularity of Education at FGCU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida Gulf Coast University handed out 135 bachelor's degrees in education. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 181 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 106 students received their master’s degree in education from FGCU. This makes it the #407 most popular school for education master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in education in 2021, making the school the #415 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.


 

FGCU Education Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the education majors at Florida Gulf Coast University.

FGCU Education Bachelor’s Program

Of the 135 education students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from FGCU, about 16% were men and 84% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 education.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 23
White 96
Non-Resident Aliens 3
Other Races 7

FGCU Education Master’s Program

Of the 106 education students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from FGCU, about 18% were men and 82% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at FGCU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 64% of students 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 education.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 16
Hispanic or Latino 18
White 68
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 4

Education Majors

Education students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Teacher Education Grade Specific 81
General Education 49
Curriculum & Instruction 38
Student Counseling 37
Special Education 20
Educational Administration 17
Teacher Education Subject Specific 4

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