Education at University of Florida
If you plan to study Education, consider the program at University of Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Florida is located in Gainesville, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at University of Florida
Distance learning is available at University of Florida. Of 56,311 students, 8,372 (15%) studied exclusively online and 24,287 (43%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of Florida
These rankings give you a sense of how University of Florida’s Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 1,611 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #3 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #8 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #11 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #23 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #55 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #137 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of Florida
Those who finish University of 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 | $50,283 |
| 2 years | $53,363 |
| 3 years | $55,456 |
| 4 years | $59,999 |
| 5 years | $61,058 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of Florida report median earnings of $59,999, compared with $73,816 for all University of Florida graduates — about 19% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of Florida is $16,669.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of Florida work across a variety of fields. Here 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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