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26th

friendliest state for teachers

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Florida is middle of the pack in all ways. Living in the sunshine state has many other benefits of course, but you'll definitely want to get your masters degree to augment your salary. Different regions vary greatly, but no matter where you are Florida school districts do reward you for having that higher education. Get that degree Floridians!

How do salaries grow in Florida?

Starting Salary: $33,427
Average Salary: $43,302

Student/Teacher Ratios in Florida, 2006

Number of Teachers: 162,849
Number of Students: 2,670,724
Students per Teacher: 16.4

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Our Best Schools in Florida

Brown Mackie College Miami Campus 
  • Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education
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Keiser University Sarasota Campus 
  • Bachelor's in Elementary Education
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Keiser University Fort Lauderdale Campus 
  • MS in Education
  • BS in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • MS in Education - College Administration
  • MS in Education - Leadership
  • MS in Education - Teaching & Learning
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Top Online Schools

Liberty University Online Campus 
  • EdD in Teaching and Learning
  • MA in Teaching - Elementary Education
  • MA in Teaching - Secondary Education
  • MEd in Administration and Supervision
  • BS in Education
  • EdD in Educational Leadership
  • EdS in Educational Leadership
  • MA in Teaching - Special Education
  • MEd in School Counseling
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Elementary Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Special Education
  • Master's in Religious Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - General Education
  • MEd in Teaching and Learning - Secondary Education
  • EdS in Teaching and Learning
  • AA in Education
  • MEd Program Specialist - Gifted Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Early Childhood Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Math Specialist
  • MEd Program Specialist - Reading Specialist
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Western Governors University Online Campus 
  • BA in Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • MA in Mathematics Education (K-6, 5-9, or 5-12)
  • BA in Social Science (5-12)
  • MA in Teaching - Social Science (5-12)
  • MEd - Instructional Design
  • MS in Special Education
  • MS in Educational Leadership
  • BA in Special Education
  • BA in Interdisciplinary Studies (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation (K-8)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Mathematics (5-9 or 5-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Science (5-9 or 5-12)
  • Post-Baccalaureate in Teacher Preparation - Social Science (5-12)
  • BA in Science (5-9)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Biological Science)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Chemistry)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Geosciences)
  • BA in Science (5-12 Physics)
  • MA in Science Education (5-9)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Biological Science)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Chemistry)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Geosciences)
  • MA in Science Education (5-12 Physics)
  • Endorsement Prep Program in ELL (PK-12)
  • MA in English Language Learning (PK-12)
  • MEd - Learning and Technology
  • MEd - Measurement and Evaluation
  • BA in Early Childhood Education (Birth through Grade 3)
  • Endorsement Preparation Program in Educational Leadership
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Post University Online Campus 
  • MS in Education
  • Certificate in Early Childhood Education
  • AS in Early Childhood Education
  • BS in Child Studies
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Talk About Salaries in Florida

3 Comments

SammieV at 04:02 PM on 11/20/08


Nice starting salary! im way below that in my first year and that is not including the 2 grand i had to spend on my classroom

darren at 09:30 AM on 02/12/09


Hang in there SammieV, it does get better. Do you have your Master's in Ed? Florida is one of those states where it's quickly becoming essential to maintain a "good" standard of living.

winter2121 at 09:10 AM on 02/20/09


I currently teach in NJ and I am thinking of relocating because all of my family will be down south sooner than later. I want to make sure the long-term benefits to teaching in FL are comparative and close to NJ. If we teach here for 25 years we get free medical for life. And our pension plan up here is good as well. Does anyone know where I can find more specific information on this info about FL? I've searched and called certain numbers and really haven't gotten any answers. Thanks



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