Florida Gulf Coast University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Florida Gulf Coast University at a glance

• 13,874

  students enrolled

• 3,880

  degrees and certificates a year

• 57%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $12,568

  average net price a year

  Tuition $4,191 in state, $22,328 out of state

• $45,029

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,560

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  82% working

Executive education programs and Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Florida Gulf Coast University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Florida Gulf Coast University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Lee County, where the college is.

• 247

  open professional jobs

• 48

  entry level

  7 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  7 jobs

• 5.2%

  unemployment in Lee County

  2026-08 · up 0.5 points from a year earlier

• $73,099

  median household income

  Lee County

• 35%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, education, which lead to finance (17 open), sales (52 open), operations (59 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (15 open).

Hiring most: Gartner (13), Atwell (10), The Hertz (10), Apex Companies (9), Pyramid Global Hospitality (8), Marquette University (7), Amazon (5), Arthrex (5).

What they hire for: Operations (59), Sales (52), Engineering (25), Finance (17), Human Resources (15), Clinical (12). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Southwest Florida.

• CareerSource Southwest FloridaFort Myers · 239-931-8200 · 8am-5pm Monday-Friday

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Florida Gulf Coast University?

Florida Gulf Coast University enrolls about 13,874 students and is a public 4-year institution in Fort Myers, Florida. It awards about 3,880 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Gulf Coast University?

57% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Florida Gulf Coast University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,029 six years after entry and $54,560 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Florida Gulf Coast University offer AI or data science degrees?

Florida Gulf Coast University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Florida Gulf Coast University?

247 open professional jobs are listed in Lee County, 48 of them entry level and 7 saying no experience is needed. Gartner has the most openings.