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General Education Schools in Florida

407 students earned Education degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

A General Education major is the 33rd most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Florida

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 331
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 331
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 331
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Master’s Degree 34

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: 2.0%
  • Black or African American: 31.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 30.5%
  • White: 27.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Florida

There are 1,770 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $74,190, compared to a typical salary of $73,680 nationwide.

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There are 9 colleges in Florida that offer education degrees. Learn about the most popular 9 below:

#1

Nova Southeastern University

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.90%.

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

In their early career, UCF grads earn an average salary of $43,759. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

#3

Saint Leo University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. 22% of the teachers are full time.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
15,358 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $41,109 after graduation. Of all the students who attend this school, 78% get financial aid. The student loan default rate is 4.20% which is lower than average.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
36% Graduation Rate
7,515 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 45%. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Barry University.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
232 Total Students

100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 6.80%. 6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables
1 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

1 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Florida Southern will pay a net price of $26,517. It takes the average student 4.11 years to graduate.

General Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Education Professors 17% $63,850

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Educational Administration 1,540
Curriculum & Instruction 818
Special Education 689
Teacher Education Subject Specific 540
Teacher Education Grade Specific 440
Student Counseling 385
Instructional Media Design 257
Teaching English or French 93

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