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General Education Schools in Florida

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

In this state, General Education is the 6th most popular major out of a total 61 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Education Majors in Florida

General 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 general education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of general 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 general education.

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Wages for General Education Jobs in Florida

In this state, general education grads earn an average of $74,190. Nationwide, they make an average of $73,680.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer general 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

The student loan default rate is 1.90% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $43,703 after graduation. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

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

The 3.70% student loan default rate is lower than average. 94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years.

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

The 4.20% student loan default rate is lower than average. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,109 a year. 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

It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 88% are considered full time. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Graduates earn an average $38,042 after graduation. 95% of students get financical aid.

16 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%. A typical student attending UF Online will pay a net price of $5,577. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 7% are considered full time.

#8

Saint Leo University

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

This private school has an average net price of $18,445. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 7.70% which is lower than average.

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

An average student at Barry University will pay a net price of $20,539. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,282 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Jacksonville University

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

98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 6.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 63% are considered full time.

General Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers general education majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Education Professors 17% $63,850

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