All Florida Gulf Coast University majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Education · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Technology & Computing · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $55,882 | $75,767 | $21,239 |
| Management Information Systems | $44,868 | $74,739 | $21,924 |
| Accounting | $51,301 | $72,207 | $14,910 |
| Marketing | $46,910 | $67,034 | $19,375 |
| Business Administration | $38,660 | $66,349 | $20,356 |
| Hospitality Management | $39,108 | $60,011 | $21,000 |
| Economics | $47,344 | — | $12,754 |
| Entrepreneurship | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $70,964 | $86,452 | $19,500 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $58,048 | $67,069 | — |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $36,002 | $58,179 | $15,000 |
| Public Health | $35,724 | $58,119 | $19,295 |
| Health Sciences | $33,871 | $54,006 | $18,772 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | $17,500 |
| Health Administration | — | — | — |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $29,635 | $53,352 | $23,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | $34,875 | $51,265 | $19,215 |
| Environmental / Natural Resources Management and Policy | $30,818 | $48,942 | $21,730 |
| Biochemistry | — | — | — |
| Biotechnology | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | $36,114 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| History | — | $56,543 | $21,240 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $34,328 | $48,879 | $19,500 |
| English | $27,097 | $45,842 | $16,144 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $60,746 | $98,650 | $25,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $62,972 | $91,676 | $23,000 |
| Civil Engineering | $64,411 | $84,451 | $19,480 |
| Environmental Engineering | $60,797 | $78,238 | $19,929 |
| Construction Engineering Technology / Technician | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio Art | $22,967 | $43,271 | $22,980 |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $50,951 | $58,115 | $19,489 |
| Special Education | $46,866 | $56,467 | $22,931 |
| Education | $38,392 | $55,116 | $20,755 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $39,342 | $56,455 | $19,258 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $30,437 | $43,420 | $21,946 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Hospitality Management → Lodging manager
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: high school diploma or equivalent.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Florida Gulf Coast University students earn a median $54,560 ten years after starting college, more than 78% of Florida colleges we cover. 57% graduate within six years.
Florida Gulf Coast University majors questions
How many majors does Florida Gulf Coast University offer?
Florida Gulf Coast University offers 54 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Health & Medicine.
What is the highest-paying major at Florida Gulf Coast University?
Computer Engineering graduates from Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median $98,650 four years after graduating, the highest of the 34 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $25,000.
Which Florida Gulf Coast University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Studio Art graduates earn the least: a median $43,271 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Florida Gulf Coast University overview