Education at University of South Florida
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what University of South Florida. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of South Florida sits in Tampa, FL.
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Studying Online at University of South Florida
Many students take online classes at University of South Florida. Of 49,622 students, 7,519 (15%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 25,913 (52%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at University of South Florida
Rankings can help you compare University of South Florida’s Education program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 389 |
| Best Value | Florida | #21 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #298 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #6 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #19 of 389 |
| Best Value | Florida | #21 of 53 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #88 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #214 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #298 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from University of South Florida
Those who finish University of South Florida’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $45,986 |
| 2 years | $45,427 |
| 3 years | $47,973 |
| 4 years | $52,199 |
| 5 years | $55,049 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from University of South Florida earn a median of $52,199, compared with $58,776 for all University of South Florida graduates — about 11% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Education graduates from University of South Florida comes in at $20,685.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at University of South Florida pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-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
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