U.S. median for this major: $74,373.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 21% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,903.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $20,807. College Scorecard.
Accounting at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Accounting graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Miami | $102,344 | $17,500 | $37,244 | 84% |
| 2 | University of Florida | $94,941 | $18,003 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $91,056 | $18,625 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | $85,522 | — | $13,739 | 53% |
| 5 | The University of Tampa | $84,875 | $25,250 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 6 | Florida International University | $81,923 | $18,625 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | $79,563 | $19,736 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 8 | University of South Florida | $78,918 | $20,439 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 9 | Stetson University | $78,682 | $23,250 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 10 | Florida Atlantic University | $77,465 | $19,431 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 11 | Nova Southeastern University | $73,874 | — | $30,371 | 63% |
| 12 | University of North Florida | $73,868 | $22,615 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 13 | Florida Southern College | $72,480 | $24,187 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 14 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $72,207 | $14,910 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 15 | Ave Maria University | $71,237 | — | $24,860 | 54% |
| 16 | St. Thomas University | $69,432 | — | $26,312 | 48% |
| 17 | Florida Institute of Technology | $67,417 | $42,124 | $35,639 | 64% |
| 18 | Saint Leo University | $66,056 | $32,125 | $21,293 | 45% |
| 19 | Flagler College | $63,113 | $19,537 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 20 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $61,675 | $13,526 | $3,815 | 45% |
| 21 | Keiser University-Ft Lauderdalebachelor's & associate | $59,334 | $52,447 | $30,498 | 61% |
| 22 | Herzing University-Orlandobachelor's & associate | $54,345 | — | $19,850 | 37% |
| 23 | University of West Florida | $50,908 | $19,786 | $9,364 | 59% |
10 more Florida colleges offer Accounting but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Accounting graduates
Accountant / auditor
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +5.0% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Financial and Investment Analysts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +7.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at Florida Gulf Coast University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Florida Gulf Coast University
- Acceptance rate: 63% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,560
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Finance$75,767
- Business Administration$66,349
- Marketing$67,034
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Florida Gulf Coast University Accounting questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University Accounting graduates earn?
Accounting graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median $72,207 four years after graduating and $51,301 one year after. The U.S. median for Accounting graduates across 741 colleges is $74,373.
How much debt do Florida Gulf Coast University Accounting graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Accounting graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University is $14,910, about 21% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,903.
Where does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for Accounting in Florida?
Of 23 Florida colleges reporting Accounting graduate earnings, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 14th. The highest is University of Miami at $102,344.
What jobs do Accounting graduates get?
A common career is accountant / auditor, with a median wage of $79,420 in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area and $83,680 nationally. Others include financial managers and financial and investment analysts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Gulf Coast University Accounting: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/accounting (College Scorecard and BLS data).