Best Education Programs in Florida (2026)
Education programs in Florida prepare students for K-12 teaching, special education, and educational leadership. The schools below are ranked by program strength, certification pass rates (where available), and net price — important for a field where starting salaries are modest.
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#1
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Net Price
$5,969/yr
Median Earnings
$78,456
Grad Rate
92%
Education Share
1.6%
#2
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Net Price
$36,483/yr
Median Earnings
$84,093
Grad Rate
84%
Education Share
0.7%
#3
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
Net Price
$8,605/yr
Median Earnings
$68,225
Grad Rate
86%
Education Share
1.7%
#4
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Net Price
$11,516/yr
Median Earnings
$63,483
Grad Rate
78%
Education Share
3.3%
#5
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Net Price
$11,462/yr
Median Earnings
$65,722
Grad Rate
76%
Education Share
3.1%
#6
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL
Net Price
$36,204/yr
Median Earnings
$64,156
Grad Rate
76%
Education Share
3.3%
#7
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Net Price
$8,648/yr
Median Earnings
$63,660
Grad Rate
77%
Education Share
2.6%
#8
The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
Net Price
$40,584/yr
Median Earnings
$69,272
Grad Rate
67%
Education Share
1.8%
#9
Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
Net Price
$26,211/yr
Median Earnings
$60,802
Grad Rate
69%
Education Share
3.0%
#10
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL
Net Price
$11,689/yr
Median Earnings
$59,626
Grad Rate
69%
Education Share
3.4%
#11
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Net Price
$27,714/yr
Median Earnings
$66,144
Grad Rate
62%
Education Share
2.4%
#12
Jacksonville University
Jacksonville, FL
Net Price
$28,424/yr
Median Earnings
$77,598
Grad Rate
50%
Education Share
2.1%
#13
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Net Price
$10,394/yr
Median Earnings
$61,062
Grad Rate
63%
Education Share
2.6%
#14
Stetson University
DeLand, FL
Net Price
$22,521/yr
Median Earnings
$59,422
Grad Rate
61%
Education Share
5.1%
#15
Florida Gulf Coast University
Fort Myers, FL
Net Price
$11,555/yr
Median Earnings
$59,401
Grad Rate
57%
Education Share
4.3%
#16
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL
Net Price
$43,806/yr
Median Earnings
$58,891
Grad Rate
55%
Education Share
2.9%
#17
Flagler College
Saint Augustine, FL
Net Price
$31,717/yr
Median Earnings
$54,606
Grad Rate
54%
Education Share
5.9%
#18
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL
Net Price
$9,443/yr
Median Earnings
$52,902
Grad Rate
59%
Education Share
2.1%
#19
Hobe Sound Bible College
Hobe Sound, FL
Net Price
$14,419/yr
Median Earnings
$41,247
Grad Rate
57%
Education Share
12.5%
#20
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach, FL
Net Price
$28,724/yr
Median Earnings
$55,772
Grad Rate
54%
Education Share
2.7%
#21
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL
Net Price
$15,220/yr
Median Earnings
$52,104
Grad Rate
57%
Education Share
2.9%
#22
Florida College
Temple Terrace, FL
Net Price
$25,840/yr
Median Earnings
$52,207
Grad Rate
58%
Education Share
2.2%
#23
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria, FL
Net Price
$25,893/yr
Median Earnings
$56,969
Grad Rate
54%
Education Share
1.5%
#24
Albizu University-Miami
Miami, FL
Net Price
$50,399/yr
Median Earnings
$48,006
Grad Rate
61%
Education Share
1.8%
#25
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL
Net Price
$24,658/yr
Median Earnings
$53,366
Grad Rate
43%
Education Share
6.4%
Why a Education degree?
Special Education has 1% unemployment and 98% of districts report difficulty filling roles. Teacher shortages are the most severe in 30+ years.
Common career paths: Elementary Teacher · Special Education Teacher · High School Teacher · School Counselor · Principal/Administrator
Typical starting salary range: $45,000–$65,000
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