Florida Teacher Colleges and Degrees Online Guide
This guide helps aspiring educators explore state-approved teacher preparation programs in Florida. Review our table for a comprehensive list of accredited options in Florida and explore top-rated and affordable schools below.
Table of Contents
- FL Teacher Preparation Program Comparison
- 26 Affordable FL Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Top-Ranked Florida Education Programs
- Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs
- Best Online M.Ed. Programs
- Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
Comparison of Florida Schools With Teacher Preparation Programs
The table below compares 52 Florida teacher preparation programs across key factors. All listed institutions are not-for-profit and approved by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE). Completing a state-approved program is a key step toward licensure. While Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) accreditation is not required for licensure, we include it because CAEP is a respected credential accepted in many states. The FLDOE also provides its own ratings of approved educator preparation institutions based on graduate placement rate, retention rate, student performance on statewide assessments, teacher evaluations, and production of program completers in statewide critical teacher shortage areas.
Data includes enrollment, completion, and pass rates for traditional and alternative programs, based on the 2024 Title II Report (2022-2023 school year). Traditional programs are usually part of a bachelor’s degree, while alternative certification programs target career changers and may lead to a certificate or master’s degree. Many schools offer both—review our Florida traditional certification guide and our Florida alternative certification guide for more. Net price reflects the average annual cost for in-state undergraduates–tuition, books, room and board–minus grants and scholarships.
| State-Approved School | CAEP Accred.?1 | FLDE Rating2 | Trad. Teacher Program Enrollment3 | Trad. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 3 | Trad. Licensing Exams Pass Rate3 | Alt. Teacher Program Enrollment 3 | Alt. Teacher Prep Prog. Completers 3 | Alt. Licensing Exams Pass Rate3 | Net Price4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ave Maria University | No | 3.3 | 15 | 5 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $19,226 |
| Baptist University of Florida | No | — | 5 | 1 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $10,584 |
| Barry University | No | 3.3 | 31 | 3 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $20,825 |
| Bethune-Cookman University | Yes | 3.3 | 15 | 3 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $17,016 |
| Broward College | No | 3.3 | 343 | 50 | 100% | 88 | 13 | N.Av. | $12,416 |
| Chipola College | No | 3.53 | 89 | 23 | 100% | — | — | — | $3,554 |
| College of Central Florida | No | 4 | 54 | 21 | 100% | — | — | — | $8,181 |
| Daytona State College | No | 3.2 | 169 | 61 | 100% | 18 | 3 | N.Av. | $7,906 |
| Doral College | No | — | 56 | 9 | N.Av. | 99 | 16 | N.Av. | N.Av. |
| Eastern Florida State College | No | 3.8 | — | — | — | 13 | 5 | N.Av. | $3,445 |
| Edward Waters University | No | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $13,879 |
| Flagler College | No | 3.6 | 116 | 38 | 100% | — | — | — | $25,324 |
| Florida A&M University | Yes | 3.3 | 116 | 16 | 100% | — | — | — | $12,903 |
| Florida Atlantic University | Yes | 3.74 | 1117 | 186 | 100% | — | — | — | $11,451 |
| Florida College | No | 3 | 20 | 10 | 100% | — | — | — | $21,068 |
| Florida Gateway College | No | 3.6 | 53 | 12 | 100% | 48 | 18 | 100% | $2,930 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | Yes | 3.47 | 1139 | 74 | N.Av. | 62 | 9 | N.Av. | $10,151 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | No | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $33,313 |
| Florida International University | Yes | 3.45 | 114 | 83 | 100% | — | — | — | $8,988 |
| Florida Memorial University | No | — | 47 | 1 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $16,113 |
| Florida Southern College | No | 3.8 | 63 | 34 | 100% | — | — | — | $27,091 |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | No | 3.6 | 139 | 44 | 90% | — | — | — | $7,400 |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | No | 3.65 | 28 | 21 | 100% | 14 | 7 | 100% | $3,306 |
| Florida State University | No | 3.54 | 784 | 212 | 100% | — | — | — | $12,815 |
| Indian River State College | No | 3.68 | 286 | 44 | 100% | 12 | 4 | N.Av. | $3,878 |
| Jacksonville University | No | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $24,502 |
| Johnson University Florida | No | — | 5 | — | N.Av. | — | — | — | $19,291 |
| Lynn University | No | — | 10 | 7 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $37,524 |
| Miami Dade College | No | 4.3 | 528 | 56 | 100% | 57 | 12 | 100% | $4,998 |
| Northwest Florida State College | No | 3.4 | 55 | 19 | 100% | — | — | — | $6,328 |
| Nova Southeastern University | Yes | — | 182 | 37 | 100% | — | — | — | $26,317 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | No | 4 | 110 | 16 | 100% | — | — | — | $27,242 |
| Polk State College | No | 3.5 | 184 | 35 | 100% | 105 | 38 | 100% | $8,573 |
| Rollins College | No | 3.6 | 70 | 20 | 100% | — | — | — | $33,216 |
| Saint Leo University | No | 3.36 | 64 | 8 | 100% | — | — | — | $19,818 |
| South Florida State College | No | 3.6 | 31 | 13 | 100% | — | — | — | $4,228 |
| Southeastern University | No | 3.47 | 171 | 22 | 100% | — | — | — | $25,987 |
| St. Johns River State College | No | 3.45 | 58 | 15 | 100% | 55 | 28 | 100% | $5,266 |
| St. Petersburg College | No | 3.8 | 289 | 73 | 100% | 7 | 2 | N.Av. | $2,702 |
| Stetson University | Yes | 3.5 | 131 | 33 | 100% | — | — | — | $23,864 |
| Trinity International University | No | — | 8 | — | N.Av. | — | — | — | N.Av. |
| University of Central Florida | No | 3.64 | 1348 | 417 | 100% | — | — | — | $11,108 |
| University of Florida | Yes | 3.48 | 214 | 137 | 100% | 26 | 17 | 100% | $10,075 |
| University of Miami | No | 3.3 | 98 | 25 | 100% | — | — | — | $31,726 |
| University of North Florida | Yes | 3.39 | 443 | 127 | 100% | — | — | — | $9,789 |
| University of South Florida | Yes | 3.55 | 1808 | 324 | 100% | — | — | — | $10,004 |
| University of South Florida-Sarasota Manatee | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N.Av. |
| University of South Florida-St. Petersburg | Yes | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N.Av. |
| University of Tampa | Yes | 3.4 | 115 | 52 | 100% | — | — | — | $33,020 |
| University of West Florida | Yes | 3.33 | 270 | 87 | 100% | 1366 | 605 | 100% | $8,452 |
| Warner University | No | — | 22 | 2 | N.Av. | — | — | — | $18,552 |
- — indicates none or not applicable.
- N.Av. indicates data was not available or pass rates were omitted for confidentiality.
Most Affordable Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Florida
Our list of the most affordable bachelor’s in education programs is based on the net price per year for undergraduate tuition. Net price is the average cost of attendance after grants and scholarships are applied. These 26 most affordable schools have a net price under $13,000.
- St. Petersburg College ($2,702)
- Florida Gateway College ($2,930)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville ($3,306)
- Eastern Florida State College ($3,445)
- Chipola College ($3,554)
- Indian River State College ($3,878)
- South Florida State College ($4,228)
- Miami Dade College ($4,998)
- St. Johns River State College ($5,266)
- Northwest Florida State College ($6,328)
- Florida SouthWestern State College ($7,400)
- Daytona State College ($7,906)
- College of Central Florida ($8,181)
- University of West Florida ($8,452)
- Polk State College ($8,573)
- Florida International University ($8,988)
- University of North Florida ($9,789)
- University of South Florida ($10,004)
- University of Florida ($10,075)
- Florida Gulf Coast University ($10,151)
- Baptist University of Florida ($10,584)
- University of Central Florida ($11,108)
- Florida Atlantic University ($11,451)
- Broward College ($12,416)
- Florida State University ($12,815)
- Florida A&M University ($12,903)4
Top-Ranked Schools With Education Programs in Florida
Best Bachelor’s in Education Programs in Florida
Our list of the top 33 bachelor’s in education programs is based on the traditional pathway pass rate data from the 2024 Title II Reports.
- Broward College (100%)
- Chipola College (100%)
- College of Central Florida (100%)
- Daytona State College (100%)
- Flagler College (100%)
- Florida A&M University (100%)
- Florida Atlantic University (100%)
- Florida College (100%)
- Florida Gateway College (100%)
- Florida International University (100%)
- Florida Southern College (100%)
- Florida State College at Jacksonville (100%)
- Florida State University (100%)
- Indian River State College (100%)
- Miami Dade College (100%)
- Northwest Florida State College (100%)
- Nova Southeastern University (100%)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University (100%)
- Polk State College (100%)
- Rollins College (100%)
- Saint Leo University (100%)
- South Florida State College (100%)
- Southeastern University (100%)
- St. Johns River State College (100%)
- St. Petersburg College (100%)
- Stetson University (100%)
- University of Central Florida (100%)
- University of Florida (100%)
- University of Miami (100%)
- University of North Florida (100%)
- University of South Florida (100%)
- University of Tampa (100%)
- University of West Florida (100%)3
Best Online Master of Education Programs in Florida
Visit our ranking of the best online Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Florida to see the full list plus a breakdown of the most affordable schools.
- University of Florida
- University of South Florida
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- University of Central Florida
- University of North Florida
Schools With Associate Degrees in Education
While a bachelor’s degree is the minimum educational level required to qualify for state certification, an associate degree can be the first step toward a career in education. It can qualify graduates for careers in non-licensed roles in early childhood education, after-school care, and related areas. The credits earned from an accredited associate degree program can also typically be transferred toward a bachelor’s degree. The 27 Florida schools below offer associate degrees in education.1 Schools with an asterisk (*) also offer four-year teaching programs and/or alternative route to certification programs.
- Albizu University-Miami*
- Broward College*
- Chipola College*
- College of Central Florida*
- Daytona State College*
- Eastern Florida State College*
- Florida Gateway College*
- Florida SouthWestern State College*
- Florida State University at Jacksonville*
- Gulf Coast State College*
- Hobe Sound Bible College*
- Indian River State College*
- Keiser University-Ft. Lauderdale*
- Lake-Sumter State College*
- Miami Dade College*
- North Florida College
- Northwest Florida State College*
- Nova Southeastern University*
- Palm Beach State College*
- Pensacola State College
- Santa Fe College*
- Seminole State College of Florida*
- South Florida State College*
- St. Petersburg College*
- State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota*
- Tallahassee Community College
- Trinity Baptist College*
References:
1. Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP): https://caepnet.org/provider-search
2. Florida Teacher Preparation Programs: 2024 Performance Summary and Analysis https://www.fldoe.org/file/7502/25AnnTeachPrepReport.pdf
3. US Department of Education 2024 Title II Report: https://title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
4. National Center for Education Statistics College Navigator: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/