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General Education Schools in Florida

622 Education students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In this state, General Education is the 72nd most popular major out of a total 283 majors commonly available.

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
Bachelor’s Degree 212
Post-Master’s Certificate 42
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Master’s Degree 34
Associate Degree 3

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: 1.9%
  • Black or African American: 28.0%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.5%
  • White: 35.5%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.7%
  • Other Races: 5.3%
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Jobs for General Education Grads in Florida

1,770 people in the state and 60,930 in the nation are employed in jobs related to education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Florida

Education grads earn an average of $74,190 in the state and $73,680 nationwide.

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

#1

Nova Southeastern University

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

Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. The average student takes 4.19 years to complete their degree at NUS Florida. The full-time teacher rate is 39%.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,759 after earning their degree at this institution. 98% of the teachers are full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,618.

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

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $10,735. In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. 87% of students get financical aid.

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,109 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.66 years. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time.

#5

University of Florida

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
2,687 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,981. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. 49 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. A typical student attending UF Online will pay a net price of $5,577.

#8

Saint Leo University

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

The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 22%. This private school has an average net price of $18,445.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.80%. Most students complete their degree in 4.49 years. 15 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#10

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville
7 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
4,053 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Graduates earn an average $49,380 after graduation. Most students complete their degree in 4.28 years.

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
Teacher Education Grade Specific 3,339
Educational Administration 1,764
Teacher Education Subject Specific 1,534
Special Education 1,103
Curriculum & Instruction 818
Student Counseling 385
Instructional Media Design 260
Other Education 129

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