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English & writing at FGCU

FGCU graduates about 36 English & writing majors a year, 1% of its graduating class. That puts it 541st of 697 schools we score for English & writing, a light program at 33 out of 100. Its current catalog lists 85 undergraduate courses in the field, more than 57% of the schools we've counted. Graduates in the major earn a median $46,000 four years out, below the national figure for the same major (0.94×).

33/100Light#541 of 697 for English & writing →
Graduates a year361% of the class
Courses in the catalog85more than 57% of schools
Median pay 4 years out$46,0000.94× the same major nationally
Admit rate74%whole school
SAT middle 50%1040–1200whole school

Around FGCU

This is a picture of the massive FGCU library. The lake in front often contains
FGCU LibraryPhoto: Frankyp · CC0 · source
Using a hydrometer to determine clay/silt content
HydrometerTestPhoto: Soccer jim2002 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Using a proctor to determine compaction.
ProctorCompactionPhoto: Soccer jim2002 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Some pictures from my visit to FGCU.
Architecture (8404568641)Photo: Brett Levin from Parkland, USA · CC BY 2.0 · source

Where English & writing happens

Buildings on campus that fit the field: Library.

Named buildings on the campus map: Academic 10 · Athletics 8 · Dining 3 · Arts 2 · Library 1.

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Nearby in the English & writing ranking

  1. Maryville University of Saint Louis 34
  2. Florida A&M University 34
  3. California State University–Fresno 33
  4. Youngstown State University 33
  5. Stephen F. Austin State University 33
  6. Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi 33
  7. Cleveland State University 33
  8. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point 33

Other strong majors at FGCU

How the score works

The score is out of 100 and compares FGCU with every school we score in English & writing. It weighs the school's overall strength; how many students graduate in the major and what share of the class they are; research spending in the field (NSF); early pay against the same major nationally; how many courses the catalog lists; and test scores. 80+ is a standout program, 65+ strong, 45+ solid. Sources: US Department of Education (College Scorecard, IPEDS), NSF HERD, each school's current course catalog, OpenStreetMap and Wikimedia Commons.

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