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Elementary Education Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 1,704 students earned their Elementary Teaching degrees in FL.

As a degree choice, Elementary Education is the 1st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Elementary Education Majors in Florida

Elementary Teaching majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,521
Master’s Degree 182
Associate Degree 1

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a elementary teaching major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of elementary teaching majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.7%
  • White: 61.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.9%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Elementary Education Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 75,750 people employed in jobs related to an elementary teaching degree, compared to 1,410,970 nationwide.

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Wages for Elementary Education Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a elementary teaching grad in the state is $50,070, compared to a typical salary of $62,200 nationwide.

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

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

The student to faculty ratio is 31 to 1. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $43,759 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.48 years to complete their degree at UCF.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Most students complete their degree in 4.25 years. In their early career, USF Tampa grads earn an average salary of $43,307.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.56 years. In their early career, FAU grads earn an average salary of $43,006. 87% of students get financical aid.

#4

University of Florida

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,324 after earning their degree at this institution. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.70%.

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

94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.58 years to complete their degree at FIU. 98% of the teachers are full time.

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

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,012 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.53 years to complete their degree at UNF. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $8,865.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. It takes the average student 4.20 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.80%.

#8

Saint Leo University

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

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.39 years to graduate.

#9

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
67 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

23 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate of 9.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. 75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

22 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 69% are considered full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $41,109 a year.

Elementary Education Careers in FL

Some of the careers elementary teaching majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Elementary School Teachers 13% $48,630

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to elementary teaching.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Early Childhood Education 1,205
Teacher Education 183
Secondary Education 158
Teacher Development & Methodology 49
Adult & Continuing Education 23
Middle School Education & Teaching 10
Montessori Teacher Education 7

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