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Education Schools in Florida

5,192 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Education is the 3rd most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

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Education Levels of Education Majors in Florida

Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,775
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 810
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 810
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 810
Post-Master’s Certificate 607
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 607
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Gender Distribution

In Florida, a education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of education majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.7%
  • Black or African American: 19.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 21.1%
  • White: 48.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 3.8%
  • Other Races: 6.1%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Florida

There are 394,880 people in the state and 8,653,610 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $66,720, compared to a typical salary of $77,170 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando
736 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

94% of students get financical aid. 98% of the teachers are full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,759 after earning their degree at this institution.

#2

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
684 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida.

#3

The University of West Florida

Pensacola
526 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. A typical student attending UWF will pay a net price of $7,089.

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville
487 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. A typical student attending UF will pay a net price of $5,135. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution.

#5

University of South Florida - Main Campus

Tampa
429 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

#6

Florida State University

Tallahassee
383 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $45,061 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1.

#7

Florida International University

Miami
282 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $44,401 a year. 94% of students get financical aid.

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton
258 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 72%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 4.40%. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

#9

University of North Florida

Jacksonville
173 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.40% which is lower than average. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,865.

#10

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
161 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. This private school has an average net price of $18,445.

Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Health Specialties Professors 33% $61,080
Interpreters and Translators 26% $40,660
Business Professors 26% $83,530
Self-Enrichment Education Teachers 25% $33,440
Anthropology and Archeology Professors 22% $84,660
Psychology Professors 22% $74,050
Biological Science Professors 21% $82,030
Geography Professors 20% $94,370
Coaches and Scouts 20% $35,610
Education Administrators 19% $80,610
Environmental Science Professors 18% $78,200
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 18% $73,860
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $49,280
Physics Postsecondary Professors 18% $93,420
Art, Drama, and Music Professors 17% $63,850
History Professors 17% $75,380
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $64,980
Political Science Professors 17% $86,180
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $93,510
Education Professors 17% $63,850
Sociology Professors 17% $88,540
Economics Professors 17% $100,530
Teachers 17% $0
Education, Training, and Library Workers 16% $50,510
Instructional Coordinators 16% $51,040
Foreign Language and Literature Professors 16% $78,700
Social Sciences Professors 16% $63,600
Postsecondary Education Administrators 15% $0
Computer Science Professors 15% $69,130
English Language and Literature Professors 15% $63,300
Mathematical Science Professors 15% $68,480
Agricultural Sciences Professors 15% $97,850
Chemistry Professors 14% $86,330
Librarians 14% $55,060
Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators 14% $84,850
Preschool Teachers 14% $24,740
Teacher Assistants 14% $23,370
Special Education Teachers 14% $49,260
High School Teachers 14% $52,120
Kindergarten Teachers 14% $49,680
Technical Education Teachers 14% $45,380
Middle School Teachers 14% $51,300
Preschool Education Administrators 13% $44,760
Elementary School Teachers 13% $48,630
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $48,200
Kindergarten or Elementary School Special Education Teachers 13% $60,230
Middle School Special Education Teachers 13% $53,820
Special Education Professors 13% $51,610
Social Scientists 12% $73,820
Home Economics Professors 11% $0
Technical Education High School Teachers 11% $51,180
Forestry & Conservation Science Professors 10% $0
Vocational Education Professors 9% $55,350
Multimedia Collections Specialists 0% $51,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to education.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Psychology 2,049
Communication & Journalism 672
Social Sciences 594
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 119
Library Science 98
History 90
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 56

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