Elementary Education at Florida Gulf Coast University
If you are interested in studying Elementary Education, you may want to check out the program at Florida Gulf Coast University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida Gulf Coast University is located in Fort Myers, FL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 54 elementary education graduations were recorded at Florida Gulf Coast University.
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Studying Online at Florida Gulf Coast University
Many students take online classes at Florida Gulf Coast University. Among 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) studied exclusively online and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Elementary Education Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Gulf Coast University’s Elementary Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 30 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #13 of 186 |
| Best Value | Florida | #16 of 35 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #21 of 227 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #69 of 691 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #85 of 871 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Elementary Education graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Elementary Education graduates at Florida Gulf Coast University are 94% women (51) and 6% men (3).
Elementary Education Bachelor’s Program at Florida Gulf Coast University
Among the 54 bachelor’s elementary education degrees awarded at Florida Gulf Coast University, 94% were women (51) and 6% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Gulf Coast University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 7 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Elementary Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Florida Gulf Coast University, below the national average of 23%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Elementary Education Graduates
Graduates of the Elementary Education program at Florida Gulf Coast University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Elementary Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $75,366 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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