U.S. median for this major: $51,003.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 49% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $26,000.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,522. College Scorecard.
Education (Subject Teaching) at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants. Colleges marked "mostly 2-year" or "bachelor's & associate" award more associate degrees than bachelor's; their bachelor's programs often serve working adults finishing a degree (for example, nurses completing a BSN), so their graduates' earnings can run higher than those of students starting college at 18.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida State University | $57,287 | $22,500 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 2 | Florida Atlantic University | $56,414 | $27,516 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 3 | University of Florida | $55,284 | $15,275 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 4 | Stetson University | $54,537 | $27,000 | $19,372 | 62% |
| 5 | University of Central Florida | $53,197 | $21,088 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 6 | Southeastern University | $52,697 | $26,000 | $31,942 | 43% |
| 7 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $52,554 | — | $3,815 | 45% |
| 8 | University of North Florida | $52,496 | — | $10,154 | 69% |
| 9 | University of South Florida | $52,093 | $20,375 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 10 | St Petersburg Collegemostly 2-year | $51,755 | — | $1,471 | 38% |
| 11 | University of West Florida | $50,019 | — | $9,364 | 59% |
| 12 | Florida International University | $42,574 | $18,802 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 13 | Bethune-Cookman University | $33,933 | — | $12,030 | 31% |
24 more Florida colleges offer Education (Subject Teaching) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates
High school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Coaches and Scouts
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at FAU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About FAU
- Acceptance rate: 66% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 63% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $56,746
- Full cost breakdown · all 61 majors · overview
Related majors at FAU
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$56,073
- Special Education—
- Education$50,946
FAU Education (Subject Teaching) questions
How much do FAU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates earn?
Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Florida Atlantic University earn a median $56,414 four years after graduating and $53,524 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates across 343 colleges is $51,003.
How much debt do FAU Education (Subject Teaching) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Subject Teaching) graduates of Florida Atlantic University is $27,516, about 49% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does FAU rank for Education (Subject Teaching) in Florida?
Of 13 Florida colleges reporting Education (Subject Teaching) graduate earnings, Florida Atlantic University ranks 2nd. The highest is Florida State University at $57,287.
What jobs do Education (Subject Teaching) graduates get?
A common career is high school teacher, with a median wage of $60,410 in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL area and $72,040 nationally. Others include elementary school teachers, except special education and coaches and scouts.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Florida Atlantic University Education (Subject Teaching): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-atlantic-university/majors/education-subject-teaching (College Scorecard and BLS data).