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Education Schools in Florida

11,072 students earned Education degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 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
Bachelor’s Degree 4,294
Master’s Degree 3,775
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 826
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 826
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 826
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 810
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 810
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 810
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 607
Post-Master’s Certificate 607
Associate Degree 583
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 177
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 177

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: 16.4%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 22.5%
  • White: 49.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.4%
  • Other Races: 7.9%
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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
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $8,618.

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

This public school has an average net price of $5,298. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,346.

#4

Nova Southeastern University

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

The 1.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 39% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $43,703 a year.

#5

University of Florida

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

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,135. Of all the students who attend this school, 91% get financial aid.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate of 5.20% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,061 a year. 85% of the teachers are full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 96% of students receive it.

471 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

442 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. The 7.80% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $32,226 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. The 3.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors 19% $38,190
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Professors 18% $73,860
Environmental Science Professors 18% $78,200
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
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Professors 17% $93,510
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors 17% $64,980
Political Science Professors 17% $86,180
Education Professors 17% $63,850
Economics Professors 17% $100,530
Sociology Professors 17% $88,540
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 10,298
Social Sciences 8,162
Communication & Journalism 6,024
History 887
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 833
Ethnic, Culture & Gender Studies 263
Library Science 98

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