Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL · Public · Bachelor degree-granting
Florida Gateway College is a public institution in Lake City, Florida, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 2,301 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $37,894 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 55.1%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $6,992, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 5.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $5,364 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Criminal Justice & Corrections, Fire Protection, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services, and Registered Nursing.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$37,894
Graduation Rate
55.1%
Median Debt
$6,992
Average Net Price
$5,364
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
7.06x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
5.42x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
2,301
Admission Rate
Not reported
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
Not reported
Cost
In-State Tuition
$3,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,747
Pell Grant Rate
39.8%
Federal Loan Rate
15.5%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$3,638
Income $30K–$48K
$4,529
Income $48K–$75K
$6,762
Income $110K+
$11,870
Student Demographics
Women
62.4%
White
65.9%
Black
19.0%
Hispanic
10.0%
Asian
0.7%
Two or More Races
3.7%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
39.1%
Accreditations
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs (Accredited)
- American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education — Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistant (Accredited)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (41)
Bachelor (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 28 |
| Registered Nursing | $88,907 | 19 |
| Natural Resources Management | Not reported | 4 |
Associate (12)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Sciences | $44,253 | 329 |
| Registered Nursing | $75,046 | 53 |
| Allied Health & Medical Assisting | $56,702 | 8 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | Not reported | 7 |
| Business Administration & Management | Not reported | 7 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | Not reported | 6 |
| Agricultural Business | Not reported | 5 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 5 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $23,237 | 3 |
| Computer & Information Sciences | Not reported | 3 |
Undergraduate Certificate (18)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | $50,714 | 78 |
| Fire Protection | Not reported | 65 |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services | $19,860 | 62 |
| Human Development & Family Studies | Not reported | 35 |
| Machinist | $35,116 | 34 |
| Ground Transportation | Not reported | 28 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment | $48,254 | 22 |
| Applied Horticulture | $55,600 | 21 |
| Practical Nursing | $47,144 | 19 |
| Education, Other | Not reported | 18 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science | Not reported | 17 |
| Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 11 |
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 6 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Not reported | 6 |
| Health Services Administration | Not reported | 5 |
| Communications Technology | Not reported | 4 |
| Computer Software Engineering | Not reported | 4 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | $23,947 | 2 |
Show 8 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Radio, Television & Film | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship | Undergraduate Certificate | 2 |
| Computer Programming | Associate | 1 |
| Computer & Information Systems Security | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | Associate | 1 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
| Accounting | Undergraduate Certificate | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Nursing & Health Programs in Florida
- Highest Earning Associate's Liberal Arts Programs in Florida
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Florida
- Most Affordable Colleges in Florida
- Best ROI Colleges in Florida