U.S. median for this major: $48,948.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 35% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,552.
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.
English at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports English graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollins College | $55,912 | $26,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 2 | Flagler College | $53,263 | $26,051 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 3 | Florida State University | $52,602 | $20,750 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 4 | University of Florida | $49,046 | $16,950 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 5 | Florida International University | $47,659 | $18,871 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 6 | Florida Atlantic University | $47,642 | $17,912 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 7 | University of Central Florida | $46,532 | $21,501 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 8 | Florida Gulf Coast University | $45,842 | $16,144 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 9 | University of South Florida | $45,178 | $20,500 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 10 | University of North Florida | $42,390 | $16,945 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 11 | Saint Leo University | $41,070 | — | $21,293 | 45% |
| 12 | University of West Florida | $33,671 | $14,000 | $9,364 | 59% |
16 more Florida colleges offer English but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for English graduates
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Proofreaders and Copy Markers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.9% 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.
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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
- History$56,543
- Spanish / French / Romance Languages—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Philosophy—
Florida Gulf Coast University English questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University English graduates earn?
English graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median $45,842 four years after graduating and $27,097 one year after. The U.S. median for English graduates across 571 colleges is $48,948.
How much debt do Florida Gulf Coast University English graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for English graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University is $16,144, about 35% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,552.
Where does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for English in Florida?
Of 12 Florida colleges reporting English graduate earnings, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 8th. The highest is Rollins College at $55,912.
What jobs do English graduates get?
A common career is secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education, with a median wage of $60,270 in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include proofreaders and copy markers.
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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 English: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/english (College Scorecard and BLS data).