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Education Schools in Florida

9,963 students earned Education degrees in Florida in the 2022-2023 year.

As a degree choice, Education is the 5th most popular major in the state.

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 3,802
Bachelor’s Degree 3,591
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 816
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 816
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 816
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 664
Post-Master’s Certificate 575
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 575
Associate Degree 413
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 102
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 102

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: 1.8%
  • Black or African American: 15.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 23.8%
  • White: 49.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.5%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Education Grads in Florida

394,880 people in the state and 8,653,610 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for Education Jobs in Florida

Education grads earn an average of $66,720 in the state and $77,170 nationwide.

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

1,635 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 29 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.48 years.

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765 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.58 years. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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745 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,203. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate.

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
715 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $28,219. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years.

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University of Florida

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

16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,275.

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626 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1.

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576 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $6,450. 84% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

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471 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,636. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

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442 Degrees in Major Awarded
35% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This private school has an average net price of $18,640. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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326 Degrees in Major Awarded
61% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UNF will pay a net price of $8,852. The full-time teacher rate is 98%.

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Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers education majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors 18% $49,280
Preschool Teachers 14% $24,740
Elementary School Teachers 13% $48,630
Special Education Preschool Teachers 13% $48,200

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

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Library Science 98

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