Nursing
Ranked #60 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 40 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $88,907
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $9,855
- Ranked-college median: $20,938

Lake City, FL, United States
Florida Gateway College is a public college in Lake City, FL, with 2,301 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $4,420 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 47.9%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $43,859.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
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National median 1,603
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 40 graduates
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2,301
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Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate/associate college
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Florida Gateway CollegeLake City, FL, United States
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Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL, United States
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
Nearest major cityJacksonville, FL · about 56 mi
In the city250 mi
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Compare with South Florida State CollegeIn-state tuition at Florida Gateway College is $3,100 and out-of-state tuition is $11,747 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $4,420 a year.
The average net price at Florida Gateway College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $4,420 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
47.9% of first-time, full-time students at Florida Gateway College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are South Florida State College, Northwest Florida State College, and Saint Johns River State College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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South Florida State College
Avon Park, FL
Graduation rate 52%, close to 48%
Profile closeness82/100
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
Enrollment 3,010 students, close to 2,301
Profile closeness79/100
Saint Johns River State College
Palatka, FL
Graduation rate 46%, close to 48%
Profile closeness76/100
Chipola College
Marianna, FL
Average net price $1,458, close to $4,420
Profile closeness72/100
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
Average net price $4,278, close to $4,420
Profile closeness70/100
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
Graduation rate 46%, close to 48%
Profile closeness70/100
Florida Polytechnic University
Lakeland, FL
Enrollment 1,689 students, close to 2,301
Profile closeness69/100
College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
Graduation rate 43%, close to 48%
Profile closeness68/100
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