Best education-grades & methods colleges in Florida

Education-grades & methods bachelor graduates in Florida earn a weighted average salary of $44,963 3 years after graduation. This places Florida graduate earnings in the top 50% nationally. Additionally, education-grades & methods graduates earn 18% less than the total graduating bachelor class in the state.

Cost of living is not considered when comparing states.

Our education-grades & methods rankings cover 31 of the 36 programs available in Florida, accounting for 96% of total student graduates. We only include schools with sufficient earnings and/or cost data.

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#1 in Florida | #3 in Education nationally

Chipola College

Marianna, Florida

Economic score 1.68

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Cost $1,759

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,975

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Chipola College is a small public school in Marianna, Florida known for its expressive arts programs in art, music, and theatre, with liberal arts and humanities among the most popular majors.  

Chipola’s School of Education offers Bachelor of Science degrees in several teaching specializations. Beyond elementary, middle school, and secondary education, which focus on high-need areas like math, science, and biology, specializations include exceptional student education and English education.  

The school also offers a curriculum that satisfies requirements for Alternative Certification.  

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#2 in Florida | #7 in Education nationally

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida

Economic score 2.59

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Cost $6,331

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,108

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#3 in Florida | #8 in Education nationally
Economic score 2.73

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Cost $8,722

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,259

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 75%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Florida International University is a large public research university in suburban Miami, Florida. Its College of Arts, Sciences & Education offers education undergraduate degrees in the following areas: 

  • Early childhood education 
  • Elementary education 
  • Secondary education  
  • Exceptional student education 

Students of the secondary education bachelor’s program choose among a diverse set of subjects, ranging from political science to music, for their specialization. 

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#4 in Florida | #9 in Education nationally

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

Economic score 2.75

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Cost $8,636

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $48,520

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 67%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Florida Atlantic University is a large public university in Boca Raton, Florida, a wealthy city in Palm Beach County. FAU’s College of Education comprises several academic departments and a broad range of degrees.  

Education students choose from 4 career paths (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, and Early Care & Education) and can take advantage of FAU’s public laboratory schools, sites for hands-on training, research, and curriculum development.  

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#5 in Florida | #12 in Education nationally

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Economic score 2.96

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Cost $6,450

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,526

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 84%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

Florida State University is a large public research university in Tallahassee, Florida – a selective but affordable institution with an excellent graduation rate of 81%.  

Undergraduate degree programs in FSU’s College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences are diverse, ranging from athletic training to visual disabilities education. The teacher education programs among them enable students to become eligible for a state teaching certificate.  

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#6 in Florida | #15 in Education nationally

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Economic score 3.74

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Cost $8,852

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,412

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 69%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

The University of North Florida, a midsized public university in Jacksonville, Florida, is another good-value school for aspiring teachers and education professionals. 

Its College of Education and Human Services continues to expand its undergraduate degrees in education to match the needs of the market. Apart from more traditional offerings, like Early Childhood Education, Middle School Education, and Special Education (the latter two are paired with subject specializations), the school offers unique degrees like Deaf Education and Learning Design and Technology.  

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#7 in Florida | #16 in Education nationally
Economic score 3.89

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Cost $9,203

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,537

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 77%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

The University of South Florida, a large public university based in Tampa, Florida, offers low tuition for in-state and out-of-state students alike – some of the lowest rates in the country.  

UIF’s College of Education, one of the first colleges built on the main Tampa campus, offers several undergraduate degree options. The degrees available target all educational levels, from early childhood to secondary school, and address specific subject concentrations.  

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#8 in Florida | #17 in Education nationally
Economic score 3.95

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Cost $10,161

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,960

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#9 in Florida | #21 in Education nationally
Economic score 4.21

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Cost $9,949

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,627

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 78%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

The University of Central Florida, a large public university located in suburban Orlando, Florida, is well known for its education program.  

UCF's College of Community Innovation and Education offers an impressive number of bachelor's degrees in the field that correspond to distinct educational tracks and/or subject areas (for example, a Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education with a focus on world languages).  

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#10 in Florida | #35 in Education nationally
Economic score 4.96

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Cost $11,558

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,866

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 62%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#11 in Florida | #39 in Education nationally

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Economic score 5.34

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Cost $6,275

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,007

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 89%

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The University of Florida is a large public university in Gainesville, Florida, with most students coming from in-state. UIF College of Education’s undergraduate programs comprise Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Arts in Education degrees, and address the following areas: 

  • Education sciences 
  • Elementary education 
  • Early childhood education 

The school offers several minors, including a Disabilities in Society Minor. Students planning to teach in high schools would minor in Florida Teaching of UFTeach.  

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#12 in Florida | #49 in Education nationally

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida

Economic score 5.77

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Cost $4,877

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $38,030

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 49%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#13 in Florida | #122 in Education nationally

Stetson University

DeLand, Florida

Economic score 9.51

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Cost $25,249

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $46,344

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 63%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#14 in Florida | #130 in Education nationally

Warner University

Lake Wales, Florida

Economic score 10.08

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Cost $19,645

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $43,612

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 52%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#15 in Florida | #141 in Education nationally

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, Florida

Economic score 10.98

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Cost $27,404

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,824

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#16 in Florida | #176 in Education nationally

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Economic score 12.95

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Cost $28,219

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $44,663

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 70%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#17 in Florida | #182 in Education nationally

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, Florida

Economic score 13.40

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Cost $28,853

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,325

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 54%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#18 in Florida | #194 in Education nationally

Rollins College

Winter Park, Florida

Economic score 14.09

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Cost $33,711

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $45,892

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 80%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#19 in Florida | #270 in Education nationally

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, Florida

Economic score 20.51

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Cost $27,210

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $42,163

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 66%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

#20 in Florida | #310 in Education nationally

Southeastern University

Lakeland, Florida

Economic score 26.67

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Cost $27,929

The median net cost of students who receive federal financial aid. This is lower than the price advertised by the school.

Earnings $41,514

Median earnings of all students 4 years after graduating.

Graduation rate 50%

Graduation rates below the school’s state average are shown in red. Schools with graduation rates in the bottom 25% nationally (49%) are not  displayed.

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