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2027 Best General Educational Leadership & Administration Schools in Florida

21 Colleges in the United States
1,199 General Educational Leadership & Administration Degrees Awarded
$59,940 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Educational Leadership & Administration degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general educational leadership & administration programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 21 schools to find the best for general educational leadership & administration students.

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Best Schools for General Educational Leadership & Administration in Florida

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general educational leadership & administration degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Educational Leadership & Administration

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

No school ranked higher than University Of Florida this year for general educational leadership & administration. This very large public university is located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 42 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at University Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $75,483. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete this degree. Read more about the general educational leadership & administration program at University Of Florida

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Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public university. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates 57% of students within six years. There were roughly 118 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $65,305 early in their careers. Florida Gulf Coast University graduates carry a median of $20,015 in student loans. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Florida Gulf Coast University

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Florida Atlantic University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general educational leadership & administration, ranking #3. Florida Atlantic University is a very large public school located in the city of Boca Raton. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. There were roughly 122 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Florida Atlantic University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $64,695 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,212. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for Florida Atlantic University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general educational leadership & administration, landing the #4 spot this year. Florida State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 61 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $67,960 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,488 to complete this degree. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for Florida State University

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general educational leadership & administration, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. Nova Southeastern University awarded about 84 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $52,712. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Nova Southeastern University

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The University Of West Florida earned the #6 position for general educational leadership & administration this year. The University Of West Florida is a large public school located in the rural area of Pensacola. About 59% of students finish within six years. About 97 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at The University Of West Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $60,344. Typical student debt for the program is $19,677. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for The University Of West Florida

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University Of South Florida Main Campus landed the #7 spot for general educational leadership & administration this year. Located in the city of Tampa, University Of South Florida Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 77%. About 34 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at University Of South Florida Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from University Of South Florida Main Campus generally make around $59,260. Students borrow a median of $21,829 to complete this degree. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for University Of South Florida Main Campus

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The University Of Tampa placed #8 among the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Located in the city of Tampa, The University Of Tampa is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. There were roughly 10 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tampa in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $67,438 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,191 to complete this degree. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for The University Of Tampa

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University Of Central Florida came in at #9 for general educational leadership & administration this year. Set in the suburb of Orlando, University Of Central Florida is a very large public institution. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 113 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $66,183. Typical student debt for the program is $21,620. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for University Of Central Florida

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Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach came in at #10 for general educational leadership & administration this year. Set in the city of West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. About 13 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general educational leadership & administration degree recipients from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach generally make around $54,317. Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach graduates carry a median of $24,787 in student loans. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach

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Florida International University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Located in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public university. Florida International University graduates 74% of students within six years. Florida International University awarded about 42 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general educational leadership & administration degree from Florida International University earn around $49,116 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for Florida International University

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Barry University placed #12 among the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Barry University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at Barry University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $65,063 in their early career. Barry University graduates carry a median of $31,180 in student loans. Read more about the general educational leadership & administration program at Barry University

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Stetson University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of DeLand. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 29 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Stetson University in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Stetson University earn a median of $59,835 early in their careers. Stetson University graduates carry a median of $25,382 in student loans. See the full general educational leadership & administration program report for Stetson University

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Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University landed the #14 spot for general educational leadership & administration this year. Saint Leo University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the town of Saint Leo. The six-year graduation rate is 44%. There were roughly 113 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Saint Leo University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general educational leadership & administration degree from Saint Leo University earn around $61,189 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $32,116. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Saint Leo University

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University Of North Florida ranked #15 on our 2027 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. About 65% of students finish within six years. University Of North Florida awarded about 47 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $54,551 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,523. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from University Of North Florida

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Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University came in at #16 for general educational leadership & administration this year. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University is a large public school located in the city of Tallahassee. The six-year graduation rate is 53%. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University awarded about 15 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general educational leadership & administration program make about $38,719 in their early career. Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University graduates carry a median of $26,824 in student loans. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University

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Saint Thomas University
Miami Gardens, FL

Saint Thomas University ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. Saint Thomas University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Miami Gardens. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. Saint Thomas University awarded about 103 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general educational leadership & administration degree from Saint Thomas University earn around $70,891 in the first couple years of their career. Saint Thomas University graduates carry a median of $24,955 in student loans. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Saint Thomas University

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Rasmussen College Florida earned the #18 position for general educational leadership & administration this year. This moderately-sized private for-profit university is located in the city of Ocala. Rasmussen College Florida awarded about 58 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Rasmussen College Florida earn a median of $37,480 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $35,697. Read more about the general educational leadership & administration program at Rasmussen College Florida

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Southeastern University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general educational leadership & administration schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lakeland. Southeastern University graduates 44% of students within six years. Southeastern University awarded about 29 general educational leadership & administration degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general educational leadership & administration degree from Southeastern University earn around $69,267 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,460. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Southeastern University

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Keiser University Ft Lauderdale landed the #20 spot for general educational leadership & administration this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates 58% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 general educational leadership & administration students who graduated with this degree at Keiser University Ft Lauderdale in the most recent data year. General Educational Leadership & Administration graduates of Keiser University Ft Lauderdale earn a median of $59,000 early in their careers. Keiser University Ft Lauderdale graduates carry a median of $36,416 in student loans. Get the full general educational leadership & administration details for Keiser University Ft Lauderdale

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Edward Waters College
Jacksonville, FL

Edward Waters College placed #21 among the best general educational leadership & administration schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 28%. About 10 general educational leadership & administration degrees were awarded at Edward Waters College in the most recent year. More information about a degree in general educational leadership & administration from Edward Waters College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 21 schools evaluated.

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