2026 Best Teaching Schools in Florida
Looking for the best Teaching degree programs in Florida? This list ranks 336 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Teaching Degree Search reviewed 216 schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Teaching Degree Schools in Florida
Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Rasmussen College Florida earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in Florida. Based in Ocala, FL, Rasmussen College Florida is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,256. The median Teaching program debt is $28,798. Get the full Rasmussen College Florida report
The strong Teaching programs at University Of Florida earned it the #2 place in Florida. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical Teaching student debt is $17,669. Read the full report on University Of Florida
You'll be in good company at University Of Central Florida, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Orlando, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. In-state tuition and fees average $6,368, with out-of-state students paying around $22,467. University Of Central Florida Teaching students take on a median of $21,620 in debt. More on University Of Central Florida
Florida State University came in at #4 on this year's Teaching ranking in Florida. Set in Tallahassee, FL, Florida State University is a public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,517, while out-of-state students pay about $21,683. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Florida State University
You'll be in good company at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #5 this year. Florida Gulf Coast University is a public school based in Fort Myers, FL. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $6,118, with out-of-state students paying around $25,162. Typical Teaching student debt is $20,015. See the full Florida Gulf Coast University profile
Broward College landed the #6 spot in Florida this year. This public school is set in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,830, with out-of-state students paying around $8,952. Students borrow a median of $13,110 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Broward College
Florida International University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Florida International University posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. The median Teaching program debt is $19,349. More on Florida International University
St Petersburg College came in at #8 in this year's ranking. Set in St. Petersburg, FL, St Petersburg College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,682, with out-of-state students paying around $9,286. Students borrow a median of $24,385 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on St Petersburg College
Stetson University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Stetson University is a private not-for-profit school based in DeLand, FL. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $57,410. The median Teaching program debt is $25,382. Get the full Stetson University report
University Of South Florida Main Campus came in at #10 in this year's ranking. University Of South Florida Main Campus is a public school based in Tampa, FL. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $6,410 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,324 for out-of-state students. University Of South Florida Main Campus Teaching students take on a median of $21,829 in debt. Get the full University Of South Florida Main Campus report
Miami Dade College did well this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Miami, FL, Miami Dade College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,838 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,661. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete their Teaching program here. Read more about Miami Dade College
Flagler College St Augustine ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Saint Augustine, FL, Flagler College St Augustine is a private not-for-profit institution. Flagler College St Augustine posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $29,900. Students borrow a median of $25,547 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Flagler College St Augustine
University Of North Florida placed #13 among Teaching schools in Florida. Set in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,964 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,407. Students borrow a median of $18,523 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full University Of North Florida report
Seminole State College Of Florida landed the #14 spot in Florida this year. Based in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Typical Teaching student debt is $18,419. See the full Seminole State College Of Florida profile
The University Of Tampa placed #15 among Teaching schools in Florida. Located in Tampa, FL, The University Of Tampa is a private not-for-profit institution. The University Of Tampa posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,408. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete their Teaching program here. More on The University Of Tampa
Florida Southern College did well this year, earning the #16 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Lakeland, FL. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,040. The median Teaching program debt is $25,357. See the full Florida Southern College profile
Saint Thomas University came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Located in Miami Gardens, FL, Saint Thomas University is a private not-for-profit institution. Saint Thomas University graduates 48% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $34,770. Typical Teaching student debt is $24,955. Get the full Saint Thomas University report
The University Of West Florida came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Located in Pensacola, FL, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $5,776 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Graduates carry a median of $19,677 in student loans. Read more about The University Of West Florida
University Of Miami did well this year, earning the #19 position. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school based in Coral Gables, FL. About 84% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $62,616 in tuition and fees. University Of Miami Teaching students take on a median of $17,750 in debt. Get the full University Of Miami report
Nova Southeastern University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, Nova Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Nova Southeastern University graduates 63% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,700. Typical Teaching student debt is $25,021. Get the full Nova Southeastern University report
Florida Atlantic University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University is a public institution. About 63% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $4,879, with out-of-state students paying around $17,324. Students borrow a median of $20,212 to complete their Teaching program here. Read the full report on Florida Atlantic University
Indian River State College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Located in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,764, with out-of-state students paying around $10,201. Typical Teaching student debt is $10,492. See the full Indian River State College profile
Florida Memorial University placed #23 among Teaching schools in Florida. Florida Memorial University is a private not-for-profit school based in Miami Gardens, FL. Florida Memorial University graduates 31% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,174. The median Teaching program debt is $31,300. See the full Florida Memorial University profile
Daytona State College placed #24 among Teaching schools in Florida. Daytona State College is a public school based in Daytona Beach, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,106, with out-of-state students paying around $11,994. The median Teaching program debt is $14,227. More on Daytona State College
Southeastern University landed the #25 spot in Florida this year. Southeastern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Lakeland, FL. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. In-state tuition and fees average $32,950. Students borrow a median of $23,460 to complete their Teaching program here. Get the full Southeastern University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Teaching Degree Schools in Florida
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Saint Leo University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Saint Leo, FL. About 44% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $30,000. Students borrow a median of $32,116 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Saint Leo University
Jacksonville University placed #27 among Teaching schools in Florida. Jacksonville University is a private not-for-profit school based in Jacksonville, FL. Jacksonville University posts a six-year graduation rate of 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $48,150. Jacksonville University Teaching students take on a median of $25,619 in debt. Read the full report on Jacksonville University
Lynn University placed #28 among Teaching schools in Florida. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boca Raton, FL. Lynn University graduates 52% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $44,480. Graduates carry a median of $21,391 in student loans. Read more about Lynn University
Barry University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Located in Miami, FL, Barry University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $34,350. Typical Teaching student debt is $31,180. More on Barry University
Warner University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Set in Lake Wales, FL, Warner University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $29,992. The median Teaching program debt is $25,802. Read more about Warner University
Florida State College At Jacksonville placed #31 among Teaching schools in Florida. This public school is set in Jacksonville, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,657, with out-of-state students paying around $9,631. Students borrow a median of $19,139 to complete their Teaching program here. More on Florida State College At Jacksonville
Northwest Florida State College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Located in Niceville, FL, Northwest Florida State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,583, with out-of-state students paying around $10,612. Graduates carry a median of $11,566 in student loans. Read more about Northwest Florida State College
Keiser University Ft Lauderdale ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $25,056. Typical Teaching student debt is $36,416. Read more about Keiser University Ft Lauderdale
Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming came in at #34 in this year's ranking. More on Merryfield School Of Pet Grooming
Okaloosa Technical College did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full Okaloosa Technical College report
Artistic Nails And Beauty Academy Lakeland came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Read more about Artistic Nails And Beauty Academy Lakeland
Full Sail University placed #37 among Teaching schools in Florida. Get the full Full Sail University report
Sarasota School Of Massage Therapy placed #38 among Teaching schools in Florida. Get the full Sarasota School Of Massage Therapy report
Lively Technical Center ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full Lively Technical Center profile
Trinity International University Florida landed the #40 spot in Florida this year. More on Trinity International University Florida
Galen Health Institutes Sarasota came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Galen Health Institutes Sarasota
Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus did well this year, earning the #42 position. Get the full Orange Technical College Mid Florida Campus report
Riveroak Technical College ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. More on Riveroak Technical College
University Of Florida Online came in at #44 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Florida Online profile
Emerald Coast Technical College did well this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Emerald Coast Technical College
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
Florida Professional Institute did well this year, earning the #47 position. More on Florida Professional Institute
New College Of Florida came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full New College Of Florida profile
First Coast Technical College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Teaching schools. See the full First Coast Technical College profile
Miami Media School came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Get the full Miami Media School report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Teaching Degree Search (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: State · 216 schools evaluated. *Averages shown above reflect the top 336 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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