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General Education Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 622 students earned their Education degrees in FL.

In this state, General Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 14 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

There are 1,770 people in the state and 60,930 people in the nation working in education jobs.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a education grad in the state is $74,190, compared to a typical salary of $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

Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,833.

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

31 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation.

61 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. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,006 after earning their degree at this institution. The student loan default rate is 4.40% which is lower than average.

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

78% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. In their early career, FGCU grads earn an average salary of $41,109. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1.

#5

University of Florida

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

The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average. The full-time teacher rate is 88%. Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation.

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

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at Flagler St. Augustine. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $24,981. The 5.30% student loan default rate is lower than average.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 49 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation.

#8

Saint Leo University

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

22% of the teachers are full time. Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. The 7.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Graduates earn an average $43,282 after graduation. This private institution charges an average net price of $20,539. The average student takes 4.49 years to complete their degree at Barry University.

#10

Jacksonville University

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

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $49,380 a year. The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at JU. The full-time teacher rate is 63%.

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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