Education at University of Central Florida
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of Central Florida. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
University of Central Florida sits in Orlando, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Central Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Central Florida. Of 69,713 students, 12,508 (18%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 31,060 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Central Florida
Use these rankings to compare University of Central Florida’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 389 |
| Best Value | Florida | #25 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #350 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #10 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #24 of 389 |
| Best Value | Florida | #25 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #99 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #253 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #350 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Central Florida
Students who complete University of Central Florida’s Education program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $49,606 |
| 2 years | $46,064 |
| 3 years | $46,280 |
| 4 years | $47,321 |
| 5 years | $52,296 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from University of Central Florida earn a median of $47,321, compared with $55,077 for all University of Central Florida graduates — about 14% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from University of Central Florida is $22,669.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Central Florida work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Education majors, 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.