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Best Colleges for Education in Florida

The best colleges for a Education degree in Florida, led by University of Florida, Florida State University and University of Florida-Online. Each school is shown with its acceptance rate, tuition, and average SAT so you can weigh Education programs side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best college for Education in Florida?

Based on our rankings, University of Florida is the top-ranked college for Education in Florida. Other top choices include Florida State University, University of Florida-Online, University of South Florida.

What are the best Education schools?

The best Education schools, based on program-specific federal data including median earnings and graduate counts, are University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Florida-Online. Our rankings use College Scorecard field-of-study data rather than editorial opinion.

How much does it cost to study Education?

The average out-of-state tuition among top Education programs is approximately $29,390 per year. However, costs vary significantly — many schools offer generous financial aid packages that can reduce the effective cost.

How long does it take to get a Education degree?

A bachelor's degree in Education typically takes four years of full-time study. Some programs offer accelerated tracks or combined bachelor's-to-master's options that can extend or shorten the timeline.

How are these Education rankings determined?

Our major rankings are independently calculated from U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard field-of-study (CIP) data — primarily median earnings 4 years after graduation and program scale (graduate count), with a 10+ annual graduates minimum per program. They are not derived from US News or any other publication.

Career outcomes for Education graduates

Among the top 10 ranked Education programs, the average early-career salary is approximately $61,197 per year. Below are the highest-paying Education programs based on federal College Scorecard earnings data reported by graduates four years after completion.

  1. 1. University of Florida — Gainesville, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,403 · $28,659 tuition · 91% grad rate
  2. 2. Florida State University — Tallahassee, FL · 24.2% acceptance · SAT 1,361 · $18,786 tuition · 86% grad rate
  3. 3. University of Florida-Online — Gainesville, FL · 61.3% acceptance · SAT 1,338 · $16,579 tuition · 85% grad rate
  4. 4. University of South Florida — Tampa, FL · 43.2% acceptance · SAT 1,227 · $17,324 tuition · 77% grad rate
  5. 5. University of Central Florida — Orlando, FL · 40.1% acceptance · SAT 1,269 · $22,467 tuition · 78% grad rate
  6. 6. Florida International University — Miami, FL · 54.7% acceptance · SAT 1,163 · $18,964 tuition · 74% grad rate
  7. 7. University of North Florida — Jacksonville, FL · 53.2% acceptance · SAT 1,153 · $20,793 tuition · 69% grad rate
  8. 8. The University of Tampa — Tampa, FL · 40.3% acceptance · $34,408 tuition · 64% grad rate
  9. 9. Florida Atlantic University — Boca Raton, FL · 66.1% acceptance · SAT 1,127 · $17,324 tuition · 63% grad rate
  10. 10. Rollins College — Winter Park, FL · 47.5% acceptance · SAT 1,271 · $60,580 tuition · 75% grad rate
  11. 11. Florida Southern College — Lakeland, FL · 64.4% acceptance · SAT 1,252 · $44,040 tuition · 71% grad rate
  12. 12. Stetson University — DeLand, FL · 71.6% acceptance · SAT 1,176 · $57,410 tuition · 62% grad rate
  13. 13. University of West Florida — Pensacola, FL · 58.2% acceptance · SAT 1,138 · $19,241 tuition · 59% grad rate
  14. 14. Southeastern University — Lakeland, FL · 53% acceptance · $32,950 tuition · 43% grad rate
  15. 15. Saint Leo University — Saint Leo, FL · 78.4% acceptance · $30,000 tuition · 45% grad rate
  16. 16. Flagler College — Saint Augustine, FL · 80.8% acceptance · SAT 1,084 · $29,900 tuition · 56% grad rate
  17. 17. Ave Maria University — Ave Maria, FL · 41.4% acceptance · $30,198 tuition · 54% grad rate

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