[College research](/) / [Rankings](/rankings/) # Best Teacher Education Colleges in Florida (2026) Updated September 30, 2026 This page ranks the 22 colleges in Florida that report a Teacher Education earnings cohort, ordered by the median earnings of Teacher Education graduates four years after completing. [Florida Gulf Coast University](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/) ranks 1st on this list, and [The University of Tampa](/school/the-university-of-tampa/majors/) reports the highest figure at $53,942. Across the 11 schools with a published figure, median earnings range from $37,208 to $53,942, with a median of $42,682. For 6 of the 22 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The list includes 10 public and 12 private nonprofit institutions. University of Florida posts the lowest average net price at $6,541, and University of Florida reports the highest six-year completion rate at 91%. Florida International University ranks 14th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. ## The ranked list 22 schools in list order | Rank | School | Median Teacher Education Earnings | Average net price | Net price, families under $30K | Admission rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Florida Gulf Coast University · Fort Myers, FL | $58,115 | $12,568 | $8,220 | 63.4% | | | [Florida Gulf Coast University](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/) ranks 1st on this list and posts a [six-year completion rate of 57%](/school/florida-gulf-coast-university/outcomes/). | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (78 graduates), Education, General (52 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($58,115), Special Education and Teaching ($56,467), Education, General ($55,116) | | 2 | Florida Atlantic University · Boca Raton, FL | $56,073 | $8,752 | $3,022 | 66.1% | | | With an [average net price of $8,752,](/school/florida-atlantic-university/cost/) [Florida Atlantic University](/school/florida-atlantic-university/majors/) admits 66% of applicants. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (84 graduates), Education, General (46 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (29 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($56,414), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($56,073), Education, General ($50,946) | | 3 | The University of Tampa · Tampa, FL | $53,942 | $36,211 | $30,011 | 40.3% | | | [The University of Tampa](/school/the-university-of-tampa/majors/) reports [$53,942 in median earnings](/school/the-university-of-tampa/outcomes/) for its Teacher Education graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (45 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($53,942) | | 4 | Rollins College · Winter Park, FL | $53,908 | $34,732 | $27,177 | 47.5% | | | [Rollins College](/school/rollins-college/majors/) [ranks 1079th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/rollins-college/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and graduates 75% of its students within six years. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (17 graduates) | | 5 | Florida International University · Miami, FL | $53,854 | $9,288 | $7,003 | 54.7% | | | [Florida International University](/school/florida-international-university/majors/) carries an [average net price of $7,003](/school/florida-international-university/cost/) for families earning under $30,000. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (331 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (91 graduates), Special Education and Teaching (36 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($53,854), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($42,574) | | 6 | University of Florida · Gainesville, FL | $53,079 | $6,541 | $1,982 | 24.2% | | | [University of Florida](/school/university-of-florida/majors/) [graduates 91% of its students within six years](/school/university-of-florida/outcomes/) and posts an average net price of $6,541. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (80 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (70 graduates), Education, General (56 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($55,284) | | 7 | Florida State University · Tallahassee, FL | $51,863 | $11,297 | $5,938 | 24.2% | | | With an [admission rate of 24%](/school/florida-state-university/admissions/), [Florida State University](/school/florida-state-university/majors/) ranks 65th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (97 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (77 graduates), Special Education and Teaching (24 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($57,287), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($51,863) | | 8 | University of Central Florida · Orlando, FL | $51,784 | $10,411 | $5,816 | 40.1% | | | [University of Central Florida](/school/university-of-central-florida/majors/) reports a [six-year completion rate of 78%](/school/university-of-central-florida/outcomes/) and an average net price of $10,411. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (478 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (185 graduates), Special Education and Teaching (30 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($53,197), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($51,784) | | 9 | University of South Florida · Tampa, FL | $51,650 | $9,812 | $4,122 | 43.2% | | | An [average net price of $4,122](/school/university-of-south-florida/cost/) for families earning under $30,000 coincides with an Azimuth composite rank of 63rd among nonprofit four-year institutions at [University of South Florida](/school/university-of-south-florida/majors/). | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (165 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (138 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($52,093), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($51,650) | | 10 | Flagler College · Saint Augustine, FL | $49,797 | $30,525 | $21,733 | 80.8% | | | [Flagler College](/school/flagler-college/majors/) [admits 81% of applicants](/school/flagler-college/admissions/) and ranks 1346th on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (17 graduates), Education, General (15 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($49,797), Education, General ($49,104) | | 11 | Saint Leo University · Saint Leo, FL | $49,634 | $21,293 | $19,602 | 78.4% | | | Saint Leo University reports $49,634 in median earnings for its Teacher Education graduates four years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (78 graduates), Education, Other (21 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($49,634) | | 12 | University of North Florida · Jacksonville, FL | $49,545 | $10,154 | $6,647 | 53.2% | | | [University of North Florida](/school/university-of-north-florida/majors/) posts a [six-year completion rate of 69%](/school/university-of-north-florida/outcomes/) and an average net price of $10,154. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (113 graduates), Special Education and Teaching (29 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (13 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Special Education and Teaching ($59,429), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($52,496), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($49,545) | | 13 | Southeastern University · Lakeland, FL | $49,334 | $31,942 | $29,498 | 53.0% | | | Southeastern University ranks 13th on this list and posts a six-year completion rate of 43% alongside an average net price of $31,942. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (29 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (13 graduates), Special Education and Teaching (5 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($49,334) | | 14 | Florida Southern College · Lakeland, FL | $49,315 | $28,551 | $23,624 | 64.4% | | | [Florida Southern College](/school/florida-southern-college/majors/) reports [$49,315 in median earnings](/school/florida-southern-college/outcomes/) for its Teacher Education graduates four years after completing, and admits 64% of applicants. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (23 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (9 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($49,315) | | 15 | Warner University · Lake Wales, FL | $48,819 | $19,748 | $17,853 | 42.8% | | | With an average net price of $19,748, Warner University graduates 42% of its students within six years and sits 15th on this page. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (41 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($48,819) | | 16 | Florida Memorial University · Miami Gardens, FL | $42,682 | $23,238 | $21,882 | 85.3% | | | Florida Memorial University shows median earnings of $42,682 for its Teacher Education graduates two years after completing, and its admission rate is 85%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (13 graduates) | | 17 | Nova Southeastern University · Fort Lauderdale, FL | $42,235 | $30,371 | $26,603 | 73.2% | | | Ranking 273rd on Azimuth's composite ranking among nonprofit four-year institutions, Nova Southeastern University reports a six-year completion rate of 63%. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (39 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (21 graduates), Special Education and Teaching (5 graduates) | | 18 | Stetson University · Deland, FL | $42,012 | $19,372 | $15,931 | 71.6% | | | [Stetson University](/school/stetson-university/majors/) posts [median earnings of $42,012](/school/stetson-university/outcomes/) for its Teacher Education graduates two years after completing, and carries an average net price of $19,372. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (18 graduates), Education, General (11 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (11 graduates) | | 19 | Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University · Tallahassee, FL | $40,821 | $13,739 | $13,299 | 20.6% | | | A public university in Tallahassee, [Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/majors/) [admits 21% of applicants](/school/florida-agricultural-and-mechanical-university/admissions/) and reports median earnings of $40,821 two years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (26 graduates) | | 20 | Palm Beach Atlantic University · West Palm Beach, FL | $39,523 | $28,354 | $25,570 | 82.0% | | | Palm Beach Atlantic University graduates 55% of its students within six years, and its Teacher Education graduates earn a median of $39,523 two years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (19 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (7 graduates) | | 21 | Florida College · Temple Terrace, FL | $37,208 | $23,931 | $20,494 | 69.7% | | | With an admission rate of 70%, Florida College reports median earnings of $37,208 for its Teacher Education graduates two years after completing. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (6 graduates) | | 22 | University of West Florida · Pensacola, FL | $35,060 | $9,364 | $4,815 | 58.2% | | | [University of West Florida](/school/university-of-west-florida/majors/) [ranks 164th on Azimuth's composite ranking](/school/university-of-west-florida/) among nonprofit four-year institutions and shows an average net price of $9,364. | | | Largest programs by graduates in the earnings cohort: Special Education and Teaching (40 graduates), Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (23 graduates), Educational/Instructional Media Design (9 graduates) Highest four-year median earnings by program: Special Education and Teaching ($47,968) | ## How this list is ordered Schools are ordered by the median earnings of their Teacher Education graduates four years after completing, highest first. Only schools with a reported Teacher Education earnings cohort in Florida appear. The figure covers federally aided completers who were working and not enrolled four years after finishing the program. For 6 of the 22 listed programs the figure is the two-year completion median rather than the four-year one. The metric does not adjust for graduate school enrollment, cost, or who enrolls, and it is not a measure of teaching quality. The range and median below cover the 11 schools with a published figure. The spread from top to bottom is $16,734, with The University of Tampa reporting $53,942 and the lowest listed median at $37,208. ## Job market context in Florida Teacher Education graduates in Florida have a labor market linked to occupations such as Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education, and Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education. Across those occupations the median annual wage is $67,407, and a quarter of workers in those occupations earn less than $53,642. Projected annual openings total 35,030, or about 881 openings a year for every hundred graduates, which suggests more projected openings than graduates. Projections for 2024 to 2034 put employment in those occupations about 11.7% higher. Wages and top occupations exclude management occupations; openings include them. The ranking above uses graduate earnings four years after completing, not the occupation-wide wages reported here. ## Related rankings - Education Colleges - [Best Education Colleges in California](/rankings/best-education-colleges-in-california/) - [Best Teacher Education Colleges in Texas](/rankings/best-teacher-education-colleges-in-texas/) - [Best Teacher Education Colleges in Minnesota](/rankings/best-teacher-education-colleges-in-minnesota/) - [Best Education Colleges in Texas](/rankings/best-education-colleges-in-texas/)