Education at University of West Florida
If you are interested in studying Education, consider the program at University of West Florida. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
University of West Florida is located in Pensacola, FL.
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Online Class Availability at University of West Florida
Many students take online classes at University of West Florida. Of 14,822 students, 7,238 (49%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 5,222 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of West Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of West Florida’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #17 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #33 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #148 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #937 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Florida | #17 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #33 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #85 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #148 of 389 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #296 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #937 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of West Florida
Students who complete University of West Florida’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $46,252 |
| 2 years | $46,514 |
| 3 years | $48,038 |
| 4 years | $54,573 |
| 5 years | $61,383 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Education graduates from University of West Florida report median earnings of $54,573, compared with $50,198 for all University of West Florida graduates — about 9% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of West Florida comes in at $29,750.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Graduates of the Education program at University of West Florida pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Education graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,604 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,352 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,398 |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $86,208 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $83,682 |
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
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