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Florida Teaching Colleges

73 Colleges
$59,348 Avg 4-Year Tuition (In-State)
$26,531 Avg 4-Year Student Loan

In 2021, 10,069 students received a teaching degree from a college in Florida, making it rank #9 in terms of graduations. Students who live in the state can take advantage of in-state tuition averaging $14,837 a year, while students from out-of-state may pay a higher average tuition of $18,961 a year.

An estimated 42% of college students in Florida take out loans, with the average loan amount being $6,633 per year.

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#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$6,368 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
20% Freshmen Loans

There are 61,401 undergraduates at UCF, of which 43,513 are full-time, and there are 71,881 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Approximately 20% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,526 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,137 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,565 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
86% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida International University is 58,836, of which 49,049 students are undergraduates and of those, 27,551 are full-time. FIU has a freshman retention rate of 91%, which is a good sign that once students arrive at the school, they want to stay.

Roughly 86% of students at FIU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $5,614 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FIU is $47,768.

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Public Public vs. Private
$6,410 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
25% Freshmen Loans

There are 38,582 undergraduates at USF Tampa, of which 29,650 are full-time, and there are 50,626 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at USF Tampa is 4.3 years.

Roughly 25% of students at USF Tampa take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,261 a year.

Students who graduate from USF Tampa with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $48,328 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$37,080 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
44% Freshmen Loans

There are 6,314 undergraduates at NUS Florida, of which 5,366 are full-time, and there are 20,888 students altogether. It takes the average NUS Florida undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

44% of NUS Florida students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $8,180 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $58,153 during the early-career years.

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#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$6,381 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
9% Freshmen Loans

There are 34,931 undergraduates at UF, of which 31,476 are full-time, and there are 53,372 students altogether. Students tend to stick around at UF. The freshman retention rate is 97%.

9% of UF students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,122 a year.

Students who graduate from UF with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $56,398 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#6

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$5,776 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
26% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of West Florida is 13,061, of which 9,637 students are undergraduates and of those, 6,559 are full-time. For undergraduates at UWF, the average graduation time is 4.6 years.

Approximately 26% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $6,174 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $42,204 during the early-career years.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$6,517 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
23% Freshmen Loans

There are 43,569 students at Florida State in total, 32,543 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 29,072 are full-time. It takes the average Florida State undergraduate about 4.2 years to complete their degree.

23% of Florida State students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,953 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from Florida State is $49,814.

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#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$4,879 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
30% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida Atlantic University is 30,805, of which 25,457 students are undergraduates and of those, 16,617 are full-time. It takes the average FAU undergraduate about 4.6 years to complete their degree.

30% of FAU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $6,926 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FAU is $45,647.

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Private for-profit Public vs. Private
$15,485 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
85% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,055 students at Rasmussen University - Florida in total, 9,011 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 4,275 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Rasmussen University - Florida is 4.1 years.

Roughly 85% of students at Rasmussen University - Florida take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,713 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,436 during the early-career years.

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#10

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$5,964 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
29% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at University of North Florida is 16,926, of which 14,550 students are undergraduates and of those, 10,817 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 29% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $5,825 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $46,546 during the early-career years.

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#11

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$28,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
56% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,832 students at St. Leo University in total, 6,945 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 5,192 are full-time. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at St. Leo University is 4.4 years.

Roughly 56% of students at St. Leo University take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $6,925 a year.

Students who graduate from St. Leo University with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $41,619 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#12

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$6,118 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
31% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida Gulf Coast University is 15,358, of which 13,871 students are undergraduates and of those, 11,098 are full-time. It takes the average FGCU undergraduate about 4.7 years to complete their degree.

Roughly 31% of students at FGCU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $9,405 a year.

Students who graduate from FGCU with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $45,029 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#13

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,682 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at St Petersburg College is 26,430, which includes 8,152 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

Approximately 15% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,946 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $36,498 during the early-career years.

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#14

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$31,732 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
55% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Southeastern University is 9,546, of which 8,312 students are undergraduates and of those, 4,804 are full-time. For undergraduates at SEU, the average graduation time is 4.4 years.

Roughly 55% of students at SEU take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $7,193 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from SEU is $36,314.

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#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$59,926 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
34% Freshmen Loans

There are 17,809 students at U Miami in total, 11,334 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 10,737 are full-time. It takes the average U Miami undergraduate about 4.1 years to complete their degree.

Approximately 34% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $8,432 a year.

Students who graduate from U Miami with a bachelor’s degree make an average of $61,508 during the early years of their career after graduation.

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#16

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$34,770 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
72% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at St. Thomas University is 5,601, of which 3,670 students are undergraduates and of those, 1,429 are full-time. For undergraduates at STU, the average graduation time is 4.2 years.

72% of STU students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $5,809 a year. STU has a 0.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $44,435 during the early-career years.

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#17

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,838 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
1% Freshmen Loans

There are 46,523 students at MDC in total, 19,950 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 19 to 1.

Approximately 1% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $5,082 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from MDC is $33,107.

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#18

Barry University

Miami, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,450 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
74% Freshmen Loans

There are 3,523 undergraduates at Barry University, of which 2,857 are full-time, and there are 7,515 students altogether. The average graduation time for an undergraduate student at Barry University is 4.5 years.

Approximately 74% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The average amount of student loans is $6,734 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,637 during the early-career years.

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#19

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$2,830 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 10,715 full-time undergraduates at BC, and 33,243 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 29 to 1.

Approximately 8% of the students who attend this school take out loans. The typical student loan amount is $3,187 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $33,772 during the early-career years.

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#20

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$33,424 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
83% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at The University of Tampa is 9,605, of which 8,657 students are undergraduates and of those, 8,333 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 17 to 1.

83% of UT students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $7,934 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $48,397 during the early-career years.

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#21

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,106 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
14% Freshmen Loans

There are 4,992 full-time undergraduates at Daytona State College, and 12,728 students altogether. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

Roughly 14% of students at Daytona State College take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,508 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $32,933 during the early-career years.

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#22

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$42,360 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
62% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida Southern College is 3,413, of which 2,834 students are undergraduates and of those, 2,579 are full-time. For undergraduates at Florida Southern, the average graduation time is 4.1 years.

62% of Florida Southern students take out loans to afford college costs. The average amount of student loans is $8,296 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $47,749 during the early-career years.

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#23

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, Florida
Private not-for-profit Public vs. Private
$26,610 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
63% Freshmen Loans

There are 2,687 students at Flagler St. Augustine in total, 2,671 of which are undergraduates, and of those, 2,591 are full-time. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

Roughly 63% of students at Flagler St. Augustine take out loans to pay for college. The typical student loan amount is $8,503 a year.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $41,963 during the early-career years.

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Public Public vs. Private
$3,074 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
8% Freshmen Loans

There are 9,242 students at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota in total, 3,927 are full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 38 to 1.

8% of State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota students take out loans to afford college costs. The typical student loan amount is $4,552 a year. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota has a 0.1% student default rate. This is excellent when you compare it to the national rate of 10.8%.

A typical bachelor’s-degree holder from this school earns an average of $35,254 during the early-career years.

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#25

Florida SouthWestern State College

Fort Myers, Florida
Public Public vs. Private
$3,401 Yearly Tuition & Fees (In-State
15% Freshmen Loans

The total student population at Florida SouthWestern State College is 15,141, which includes 6,032 full-time undergraduates. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 27 to 1.

Roughly 15% of students at FSW take out loans to pay for college. The average amount of student loans is $3,285 a year.

The early-career average earnings of bachelor’s-degree holders from FSW is $37,028.

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Other Florida Colleges

Rank School Yearly Graduations
26 Lynn University 69
27 Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale 64
28 Florida State College at Jacksonville 55
29 Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 53
30 Stetson University 52
31 Warner University 47
32 Indian River State College 46
33 Bethune - Cookman University 45
34 Palm Beach State College 44
35 Chipola College 43
36 Polk State College 40
37 Full Sail University 37
38 Florida Gateway College 36
39 Florida Memorial University 33
39 Santa Fe College 33
39 Tallahassee Community College 33
42 Jacksonville University 30
43 Eastern Florida State College 29
44 Northwest Florida State College 27
45 College of Central Florida 25
46 Carlos Albizu University - Miami 23
47 Palm Beach Atlantic University 20
47 Rollins College 20
49 Hobe Sound Bible College 18
49 Seminole State College of Florida 18
51 Saint Johns River State College 16
51 University of Florida-Online 16
53 Edward Waters College 14
54 Florida Institute of Technology 10
54 Pensacola State College 10
54 Trinity Baptist College 10
57 Ave Maria University 9
57 Strayer University - Florida 9
59 South Florida State College 8
60 The Baptist College of Florida 7
60 Florida College 7
62 Trinity College of Florida 5
63 Trinity International University - Florida 4
63 Florida National University - Main Campus 4
65 Jose Maria Vargas University 2
65 San Ignacio University 2
67 Johnson University Florida 1
67 AdventHealth University 1
69 Gulf Coast State College 0
69 North Florida College 0
69 Southeastern College-West Palm Beach 0
69 Miami Regional University 0
69 DeVry University - Florida 0

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