General Economics at Florida Gulf Coast University
What traits are you looking for in a school for General Economics, consider 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 in Fort Myers, FL.
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Online Class Availability at Florida Gulf Coast University
Distance learning is available at Florida Gulf Coast University. Among 16,612 students, 2,496 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 8,653 (52%) took at least some classes online.
General Economics Rankings at Florida Gulf Coast University
Rankings can help you compare Florida Gulf Coast University’s General Economics program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #5 of 10 |
| Best Value | Florida | #5 of 11 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #7 of 61 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #29 of 50 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #87 of 387 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #198 of 315 |
Highest-Paying Careers for General Economics Graduates
Graduates of the General Economics program at Florida Gulf Coast University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for General Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
| Environmental Economists | $86,726 |
| Regulatory Affairs Managers | $77,828 |
| Economists | $73,611 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,831 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.