by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #28 out of 63 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Florida Gulf Coast University among the top schools in the country for nursing, placing at #603 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 603 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Florida | 33 of 88 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the Southeast Region | 103 of 550 |
Here is each degree level offered in nursing at Florida Gulf Coast University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 73 |
| Master’s | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Florida Gulf Coast University conferred 73 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Florida Gulf Coast University holds a strong position among schools offering nursing at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #28 out of 63 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida | 28 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 85 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 411 |
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 |
Florida Gulf Coast University granted 73 bachelor’s completions in registered nursing/registered nurse in the most recent reporting year — 85% to women and 15% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (48%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Florida Gulf Coast University. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 1 |
