Education at Florida Southern College
If you plan to study Education, take a look at what Florida Southern College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Florida Southern College is located in Lakeland, FL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Florida Southern College
Distance learning is available at Florida Southern College. Of 3,211 students, 216 (7%) studied exclusively online and 911 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Education Rankings at Florida Southern College
Use these rankings to compare Florida Southern College’s Education program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #23 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #40 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #653 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1462 of 1,591 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #23 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #40 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #653 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1462 of 1,591 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Florida | #23 of 53 |
| Best Value | Florida | #40 of 53 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #84 of 389 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #366 of 390 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #653 of 1,611 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1462 of 1,591 |
Earnings for Education Graduates from Florida Southern College
Students who complete Florida Southern College’s Education program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,316 |
| 2 years | $42,706 |
| 3 years | $43,176 |
| 4 years | $45,824 |
| 5 years | $49,693 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Education graduates from Florida Southern College report median earnings of $45,824, compared with $58,162 for all Florida Southern College graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Education graduates from Florida Southern College stands at $27,000.
Top-Paying Careers for Education Graduates
Students who finish Education program at Florida Southern College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.