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2023 Best Teaching Schools in Florida

33 Schools Ranked
$39,356 Average Earnings
$21,860 Avg Student Debt

It's not easy to decide which teaching program to enroll in when you have so many options available. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Teaching Degree Search has created its Best Teaching Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 33 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best programs for teaching students.

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Top Teaching Schools in Florida

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$41,940 Average Earnings
$30,604 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Florida the best school in Florida for teaching students working on their degree.

On average, students take out $30,604 in loans while pursuing their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $127, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Rasmussen University - Florida graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $41,940 during the early year of their career.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
$51,332 Average Earnings
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Florida list.

Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $207, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UF, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $51,332 during the early years of their career.

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#3

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
$44,595 Average Earnings
$22,607 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Teaching Schools in Florida list.

On average, students take out $22,607 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $211 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UCF graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $44,595 during the early year of their career.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
$44,027 Average Earnings
$20,926 Avg Student Debt

The excellent programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best teaching schools in Florida.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $20,926 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $171, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Florida State, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,027 during the early years of their career.

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#5

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, Florida
$43,420 Average Earnings
$21,324 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 33 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Gulf Coast University landed the # 5 spot on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,324 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $201 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, FGCU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $43,420 during the early year of their career.

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#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$42,319 Average Earnings
$15,086 Avg Student Debt

Broward College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

On average, students take out $15,086 in loans while pursuing their degree.After graduating from BC, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $42,319 during the early years of their career.

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$47,774 Average Earnings
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

Florida International University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,098 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $93. Once they receive their degree, FIU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $47,774 during the early year of their career.

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#8

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
$40,600 Average Earnings
$25,619 Avg Student Debt

St Petersburg College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Florida list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,619 in student loans. During the early years of their career, SPC graduates make an average of $40,600 annually.

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#9

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida
$35,908 Average Earnings
$24,464 Avg Student Debt

Stetson University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #9 on the list.

Degree recipients from Stetson accumulate an average of $24,464 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $597, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Stetson, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $35,908 during the early years of their career.

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$45,747 Average Earnings
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #10, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $24,223 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $177. During the early years of their career, USF Tampa graduates make an average of $45,747 annually.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus Report

#11

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
$37,255 Average Earnings
$16,593 Avg Student Debt

Miami Dade College ranked #11 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Florida list.

Degree recipients from MDC accumulate an average of $16,593 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, MDC graduates make an average of $37,255 annually.

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#12

Flagler College - St Augustine

Saint Augustine, Florida
$29,351 Average Earnings
$23,966 Avg Student Debt

Flagler College - St Augustine did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #12 on the list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $23,966 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $248 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from Flagler St. Augustine, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $29,351 during the early years of their career.

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#13

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
$44,563 Average Earnings
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

University of North Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Best Teaching Schools in Florida list.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,077 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $134 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from UNF, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $44,563 during the early years of their career.

Full University of North Florida Report

$37,833 Average Earnings
$19,694 Avg Student Debt

Seminole State College of Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #14 on the list.

Degree recipients from Seminole State accumulate an average of $19,694 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Seminole State graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $37,833 during the early year of their career.

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#15

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
$39,148 Average Earnings
$23,848 Avg Student Debt

The University of Tampa did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #15 on the list.

On average, students take out $23,848 in loans while pursuing their degree. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $567 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, UT graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $39,148 during the early year of their career.

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#16

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida
$45,102 Average Earnings
$22,777 Avg Student Debt

Florida Southern College landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Degree recipients from Florida Southern accumulate an average of $22,777 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $469, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, Florida Southern graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,102 during the early year of their career.

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#17

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
$45,101 Average Earnings
$23,633 Avg Student Debt

St. Thomas University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #17 on the list.

On average, students take out $23,633 in loans while pursuing their degree. During the early years of their career, STU graduates make an average of $45,101 annually.

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#18

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
$41,369 Average Earnings
$21,275 Avg Student Debt

The University of West Florida came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Florida ranking.

Degree recipients from UWF accumulate an average of $21,275 in student debt by the time they complete their degree.After graduating from UWF, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $41,369 during the early years of their career.

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#19

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
$45,957 Average Earnings
$17,771 Avg Student Debt

University of Miami came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Teaching Schools in Florida ranking.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,771 in student loans. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $530. Once they receive their degree, U Miami graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $45,957 during the early year of their career.

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#20

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$61,266 Average Earnings
$27,779 Avg Student Debt

Nova Southeastern University landed the #20 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $27,779 in student loans. Those who take out this much in loans have to make a monthly payment of about $405 if they are on a 10-year repayment plan. Once they receive their degree, NUS Florida graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $61,266 during the early year of their career.

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#21

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
$43,652 Average Earnings
$21,373 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #21, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

By the time they get their degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,373 in student loans. If you borrow this amount, expect your monthly student loan payment to be around $160, assuming you are on a 10-year repayment plan.After graduating from FAU, students go on to jobs where they make an average of $43,652 during the early years of their career.

Full Florida Atlantic University Report

#22

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
$35,566 Average Earnings
$13,075 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #22, Indian River State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Indian River State College accumulate an average of $13,075 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. During the early years of their career, Indian River State College graduates make an average of $35,566 annually.

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#23

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, Florida
$36,289 Average Earnings

Florida Memorial University landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best teaching programs.

Once they receive their degree, Florida Memorial University graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,289 during the early year of their career.

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#24

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
$38,012 Average Earnings
$15,475 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #24, Daytona State College did quite well on this year’s best schools for teaching students working.

Degree recipients from Daytona State College accumulate an average of $15,475 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Once they receive their degree, Daytona State College graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $38,012 during the early year of their career.

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#25

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida
$36,349 Average Earnings
$24,164 Avg Student Debt

Southeastern University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for teaching students. It came in at #25 on the list.

On average, students take out $24,164 in loans while pursuing their degree. For those students on a 10-year repayment plan, the average payment due each month is around $308. Once they receive their degree, SEU graduates enter the workforce, making an average salary of $36,349 during the early year of their career.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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