Florida Gateway College: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Florida Gateway College at a glance

• 2,301

  students enrolled

• 936

  degrees and certificates a year

• 54%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $5,364

  average net price a year

  Tuition $2,369 in state, $9,473 out of state

• $33,237

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $37,894

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  81% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Florida Gateway College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Florida Gateway College

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Columbia County, where the college is.

• 6

  open professional jobs

• 1

  entry level

• 0%

  ask for AI skills

  0 jobs

• 5.1%

  unemployment in Columbia County

  2026-09 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $55,070

  median household income

  Columbia County

• 33%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.2% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, security & protective services, education, which lead to programs (1 open).

Hiring most: State of Florida (3), Champion Homes (1), Pier Sixty Six (1), Prime Headhunting and Recruiting (1).

What they hire for: Legal (3), Executive Leadership (1), Human Resources (1), Programs (1). Legal jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource North Central Florida.

• CareerSource North Central FloridaLake City · 386-243-6647 · Monday- Friday 8:00-5:00

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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• South Florida State CollegeAvon Park · 2,045 students
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• The College of the Florida KeysKey West · 1,012 students
• New College of FloridaSarasota · 843 students

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Common questions

How big is Florida Gateway College?

Florida Gateway College enrolls about 2,301 students and is a public 4-year institution in Lake City, Florida. It awards about 936 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Florida Gateway College?

54% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Florida Gateway College graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $33,237 six years after entry and $37,894 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Florida Gateway College offer AI or data science degrees?

Florida Gateway College reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Florida Gateway College?

6 open professional jobs are listed in Columbia County, 1 of them entry level and 0 saying no experience is needed. State of Florida has the most openings.