Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida Gulf Coast University's published cost of attendance is $20,807. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation: low-income families pay approximately $8,220, middle-income families pay around $10,999, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,829.

Azimuth ranks Florida Gulf Coast University #175 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown.

Florida Gulf Coast University participates in federal need-based aid programs, including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, alongside state and institutional aid. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the aid available to families who qualify for need-based support.

Families should verify current aid policies and application requirements on the institution's financial aid website, as aid packages and eligibility criteria may change year to year. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $17,622, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,946; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the [Parent PLUS risk framework](/analysis/ou-what-happens-when-parents-borrow-too/) for how household context shapes PLUS decisions.

For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $59,369, median federal debt of $17,622 projects to a monthly payment of about $199 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use [Azimuth's Financial GPS tool](/analysis/financial-gps-framework/).

Graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,369, placing Florida Gulf Coast University in the 44.5 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,529 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 30.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions.

Azimuth ranks Florida Gulf Coast University #988 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major.

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General reports 297 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,879, ranked #16 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 262 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,722, ranked #116 nationally in its major.

Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 239 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $66,349, ranked #163 nationally in its major. Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General reports 198 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $54,006, ranked #42 nationally in its major.

Florida Gulf Coast University's program mix is anchored in business and applied professional fields — a signature well matched to the Southwest Florida economy and the institution's regional workforce identity. Business is the dominant program family, accounting for 24% of graduates, followed by Engineering at 5% and Education at 5%.

Across 46 programs serving roughly 2,922 students annually, the university's strongest outcomes cluster in fields with direct employer demand in the region's growing healthcare, hospitality, and financial services sectors. Business Administration anchors the institution's economic signature, combining meaningful cohort scale with strong four-year earnings — the combination that drives the largest share of aggregate graduate earnings at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Among the most popular programs, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program graduates 297 students with median earnings of $48,879 four years after enrollment, and Azimuth ranks the program #8 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Psychology, General and Business Administration round out the high-enrollment tier, each channeling large cohorts into stable, in-demand career paths with competitive early pay.

The highest-earning programs at Florida Gulf Coast University are led by Finance, where graduates earn median earnings of $75,767 four years after enrollment and Azimuth ranks the program #122 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Digital Marketing and Business Administration follow closely, both representing high-mobility, direct-to-workforce pathways where graduates enter the labor market without requiring advanced degrees.

These programs reflect Florida Gulf Coast University's applied-professional orientation and its alignment with [supply and demand for college graduates](/analysis/supply-demand-map-college-degrees/) in fields where regional employer demand remains strong.