U.S. median for this major: $47,823.
College Scorecard field of study
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 34% 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 $20,807. College Scorecard.
Education (Elementary / Secondary) at Florida colleges
Every Florida college we cover that reports Education (Elementary / Secondary) 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 Gulf Coast University | $58,115 | $19,489 | $12,568 | 57% |
| 2 | Florida SouthWestern State Collegemostly 2-year | $57,918 | $12,750 | $7,247 | 39% |
| 3 | Florida Atlantic University | $56,073 | $17,661 | $8,752 | 63% |
| 4 | Miami Dade Collegemostly 2-year | $55,276 | — | $5,463 | 46% |
| 5 | The University of Tampa | $53,942 | $26,000 | $36,211 | 64% |
| 6 | Rollins College | $53,908 | $27,000 | $34,732 | 75% |
| 7 | Florida International University | $53,854 | $16,490 | $9,288 | 74% |
| 8 | Indian River State Collegemostly 2-year | $53,747 | — | $3,815 | 45% |
| 9 | University of Florida | $53,079 | $18,063 | $6,541 | 91% |
| 10 | St Petersburg Collegemostly 2-year | $52,047 | $19,900 | $1,471 | 38% |
| 11 | College of Central Floridamostly 2-year | $52,015 | — | $12,088 | 44% |
| 12 | Northwest Florida State Collegemostly 2-year | $51,900 | $15,000 | $4,571 | 39% |
| 13 | Florida State University | $51,863 | $19,349 | $11,297 | 86% |
| 14 | University of Central Florida | $51,784 | $24,250 | $10,411 | 78% |
| 15 | University of South Florida | $51,650 | $20,995 | $9,812 | 77% |
| 16 | Daytona State Collegemostly 2-year | $50,619 | $17,308 | $7,177 | 43% |
| 17 | Saint Johns River State Collegemostly 2-year | $50,390 | $12,956 | $6,135 | 49% |
| 18 | Flagler College | $49,797 | $27,000 | $30,525 | 56% |
| 19 | Saint Leo University | $49,634 | $23,937 | $21,293 | 45% |
| 20 | University of North Florida | $49,545 | $19,097 | $10,154 | 69% |
| 21 | Southeastern University | $49,334 | $27,000 | $31,942 | 43% |
| 22 | Florida Southern College | $49,315 | $27,000 | $28,551 | 71% |
| 23 | Warner University | $48,819 | $24,814 | $19,748 | 42% |
| 24 | Florida State College at Jacksonvillemostly 2-year | $48,275 | $25,000 | $4,128 | 37% |
| 25 | Santa Fe Collegemostly 2-year | $45,196 | — | $11,098 | 53% |
| 26 | Webber International University | $44,747 | $25,596 | $29,529 | 28% |
27 more Florida colleges offer Education (Elementary / Secondary) but have too few graduates to report earnings.
Careers for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates
Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.4% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Training and Development Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +10.8% 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 Florida Gulf Coast University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
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About Florida Gulf Coast University
- Acceptance rate: 63% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 57% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $54,560
- Full cost breakdown · all 54 majors · overview
Related majors at Florida Gulf Coast University
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- Special Education$56,467
- Education$55,116
Florida Gulf Coast University Education (Elementary / Secondary) questions
How much do Florida Gulf Coast University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates earn?
Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median $58,115 four years after graduating and $50,951 one year after. The U.S. median for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates across 671 colleges is $47,823.
How much debt do Florida Gulf Coast University Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University is $19,489, about 34% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $26,000.
Where does Florida Gulf Coast University rank for Education (Elementary / Secondary) in Florida?
Of 26 Florida colleges reporting Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduate earnings, Florida Gulf Coast University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Education (Elementary / Secondary) graduates get?
A common career is elementary school teacher, with a median wage of $60,470 in the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL area and $63,970 nationally. Others include secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education and training and development specialists.
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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 Gulf Coast University Education (Elementary / Secondary): earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/florida-gulf-coast-university/majors/education-elementary-secondary (College Scorecard and BLS data).