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ACCEPTANCE RATE

66.67%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

75%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

22:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

16

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,325

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Secondary Education Degree

The secondary education program at Florida Gulf Coast University prepares students for a career in teaching both middle and high school, as well as at the university level. The program focuses on teaching grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system and state regulations. Program courses include: comprehensive curriculum on specific/preferred subject matter. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer secondary education degrees.

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Florida Gulf Coast University

2500 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA

Florida Gulf Coast University is a public institution located in Fort Myers, FL and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Enrollment at FGCU is nearly 12,000 per year.

Areas of study available at Florida Gulf Coast University include but are not limited to:

  • Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education

To be considered for admissions, students may be required to complete an application, write a personal statement, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Very common scores among applicants admitted to FGCU are within the range of 20 - 23 for the ACT exam, or 1390 - 1640 on the SAT. 58% of those students that apply are accepted to this school, of which 48% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found at fgcu.edu.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $6,100 per year and out-of-state tuition costing $25,000 annually. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $5,200. Students enrolled at Florida Gulf Coast University may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Florida Gulf Coast University is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should take a look at the school's www.fgcu.edu to view additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Secondary Education Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Florida Gulf Coast University offers a bachelor's degree program in secondary education.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male8
Female11

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Hispanic5
White14

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Secondary Education program at Florida Gulf Coast University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

Description

Teach students in one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies at the secondary level in public or private schools. May be designated according to subject matter specialty.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • New Orleans-Metairie, LA
    • Total Employment: 3
    • Average Annual Salary: $51850

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the students Florida Gulf Coast University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and alumni, Florida Gulf Coast University may provide student services like those listed below:

  • Online course work available
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Counseling assistance
  • Student employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Florida Gulf Coast University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division I without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Atlantic Sun Conference)
  • Basketball (Atlantic Sun Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming and Diving
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Beach Volleyball