2023 Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida
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To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Teaching Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 27 schools in Florida to see which basic certificate programs were the most popular for teaching students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.
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Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida
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Our 2023 rankings named Rasmussen University - Florida the most popular school in Florida for teaching students working on their basic certificate. This medium-sized private for-profit school is located in Ocala, Florida, and it awarded 246 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 98% were women.
Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.
A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Seminole State College of Florida is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 117 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,456. Of those students who received their degree, 74% were women.
Seminole State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. In 2019-2020 about 88% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Out of the 27 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Valencia College landed the # 3 spot on the list. Valencia College is a large public school situated in Orlando, Florida. It awarded 73 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they attend Valencia College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,383. Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.
Valencia College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
The excellent basic certificate programs at Polk State College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular teaching schools in Florida. Polk State is located in Winter Haven, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 65 basic certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,366 in tuition and fees if they attend Polk State full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,271. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Polk State does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Miami Dade College is a great place for teaching students working on their basic certificate. MDC is a large public school situated in Miami, Florida. It awarded 62 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend MDC full time pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,661. Around 79% of those degree recipients were women.
One thing to take note of is that MDC does offer online classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 80% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Hillsborough Community College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #6 on the list. HCC is a fairly large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 51 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,506 in tuition and fees if they attend HCC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,111. Around 80% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at HCC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Saint Johns River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list. This medium-sized public school is located in Palatka, Florida, and it awarded 41 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they attend St. Johns River Community College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,347. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Johns River Community College does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list. Bradenton, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 33 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,074 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,595. Of those students who received their degree, 73% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota. During the 2019-2020 year, about 90% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
Florida Gateway College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. Lake City, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 20 students in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,100 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FGC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,747. Of those students who received their degree, 70% were women.
FGC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Broward College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #9 on the list. This large public school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 20 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,952. Of those students who received their degree, 95% were women.
Online courses are available at BC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #11 on the list. Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 14 basic certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,050 in tuition and fees if they attend Palm Beach State College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $10,910. Of those students who received their degree, 79% were women.
Palm Beach State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 96% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #12, Daytona State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Daytona State College is a fairly large public school situated in Daytona Beach, Florida. It awarded 12 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Daytona State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,994. Around 75% of those degree recipients were women.
Daytona State College does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 77% took at least some of their classes online.
With a ranking of #12, Indian River State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 12 basic certificates to qualified students.
Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Indian River State College. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. Around 83% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Indian River State College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 79% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #14 on the list. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 11 basic certificates to qualified students.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FAU is $4,879. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,324. Of those students who received their degree, 64% were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FAU. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Florida State College at Jacksonville ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list. FSCJ is a large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend FSCJ full time pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,631. Of those students who received their degree, 80% were women.
FSCJ does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 89% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
William T McFatter Technical College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for teaching students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #15 on the list. This very small public school is located in Davie, Florida, and it awarded 10 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at William T McFatter Technical College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 4% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
Eastern Florida State College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Cocoa, Florida is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out basic certificates to 8 students in 2020-2021.
The average in-state tuition and fees for students at EFSC is $2,791. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,976. Of those students who received their degree, 75% were women.
EFSC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 93% took at least some of their classes online.
Southeastern University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. SEU is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Lakeland, Florida. It awarded 7 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $28,320 to cover tuition and fees at SEU. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Some students may be able to take online classes at SEU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 49% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.
With a ranking of #19, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate. This large public school is located in Clearwater, Florida, and it awarded 6 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they attend SPC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,286. Of those students who received their degree, 83% were women.
One thing to take note of is that SPC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.
Pasco-Hernando State College ranked #20 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list. PHSC is located in New Port Richey, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 basic certificates to qualified students.
In-state students pay an average of $3,155 in tuition and fees if they attend PHSC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $12,032. Around 60% of those degree recipients were women.
You may have the opportunity to take online classes at PHSC. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
University of Florida landed the #21 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate teaching programs. This large public school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 2 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
Students from Florida who attend UF full time pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $28,659. Of those students who received their degree, 100% were women.
Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UF. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.
Gulf Coast State College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Gulf Coast State College is a small public school located in Panama City, Florida that handed out 1 basic certificates in 2020-2021.
In-state students pay an average of $2,370 in tuition and fees if they attend GCSC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $8,635. Around 100% of those degree recipients were women.
Online courses are available at GCSC, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In 2019-2020 about 57% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.
Brewster Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.
North Florida Technical College ranked #23 on this year’s Most Popular Teaching Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.
With a ranking of #23, Florida SouthWestern State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for teaching students working on their basic certificate.
In-state students pay an average of $3,401 in tuition and fees if they attend FSW full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $12,979.
FSW does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. During the 2019-2020 year, about 73% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.
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*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
References
- 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%.
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