Education at Florida SouthWestern State College
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Florida SouthWestern State College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Florida SouthWestern State College is located in Fort Myers, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida SouthWestern State College
Distance learning is available at Florida SouthWestern State College. Among 14,301 students, 4,317 (30%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 4,480 (31%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Florida SouthWestern State College
Use these rankings to compare Florida SouthWestern State College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #14 of 53 |
Associate-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #7 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #14 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #53 of 390 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #174 of 1,591 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #215 of 1,611 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College
Students who complete Florida SouthWestern State College’s Education program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,657 |
| 2 years | $41,961 |
| 3 years | $44,067 |
| 4 years | $47,028 |
| 5 years | $50,381 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Education graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College take home a median $47,028, compared with $46,566 for all Florida SouthWestern State College graduates — about 1% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Education graduates from Florida SouthWestern State College comes in at $12,750.
Best-Paid Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Florida SouthWestern State College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-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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