[9] Step Guide To Earning Your Bachelor's In Teaching At Rollins

From affordable tuition to our new hybrid learning model, explore nine reasons the Rollins School of Education is the perfect path to your brighter future. With a wide range of program options and enhanced flexibility, the Rollins School of Education has the right program to advance your career.

At Rollins, future educators find a pathway to a meaningful career. Whether you focus on elementary or secondary education, you’ll learn research-proven strategies to engage your students and you’ll hone those new skills through immersive fieldwork in local classrooms. Along the way, you’ll be supported by seasoned educators and faculty—mentors who prioritize your professional growth and model the skills you’ll need to make an impact.

Florida boasts the nation’s fourth-largest school system in the nation, and the Florida Department of Education projects that demand for teachers will remain strong for the foreseeable future. Thanks to Rollins’ long-standing relationships with local school districts, you’ll have a head start on your career. When you complete Rollins’ state-approved program, you’ll be eligible for Professional Teacher Certification in Florida, giving you the ability to jump right into your own classroom or pursue an advanced degree.

1. Advance In A Rewarding Career

According to PayScale, the average salary for grads with a bachelor’s degree in education is nearly $55,000, but the rewards of teaching go far beyond monetary compensation. When you graduate from the education program at Rollins School of Professional Advancement, you’ll be ready to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of students, and you won’t need to wait long to start inspiring tomorrow’s brightest minds. After all, Rollins’ connections with local schools offer a direct path to employment. In fact, our program’s top reputation in Florida means schools frequently come to Rollins when searching for promising teachers.

2. Personalized Attention From Expert Faculty

At Rollins, you’ll find no overflowing auditoriums or uninspired professors. Every Rollins education professor holds a terminal degree in the field. These experts are true partners in your educational journey, leading international trips, collaborating on research, and offering personal advising. Thanks to our 10:1 student-faculty ratio, our professors have the freedom to focus on you. It’s little wonder then that U.S. News & World Report ranked Rollins the South’s No. 1 undergraduate teaching program in 2020.

3. Ample Aid & Scholarships

We’re committed to transfer students and degree completers like you, that’s why we have scholarships to support your educational goals. You’ll also find support in the form of financial aid. After all, 90 percent of Rollins School for Professional Advancement students receive financial aid, and the average aid package for Rollins students with demonstrated need is more than $14,000 per year. In fact, after you factor in aid, the average net tuition for students with demonstrated need is just $2,159 per year. Bottomline: You can do this and we’re here to help.

5. Flexible Evening Scheduling

From work to family, you have a lot going on. We get it. That’s why we designed our Rollins School of Professional Advancement programs specifically for students like you. Our classes are conveniently timed in the evening to suit your schedule, and our part-time and full-time tracks allow you to earn your degree at your own pace. While Rollins offers online support services for everything from applying to registering for classes, you’ll never be on your own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.

6. Serious Support

“The small classes at Rollins School of Professional Advancement are invaluable. Some professors are working on the ground in schools right now, so we get current information on what’s going on within the schools as well as recommendations, guidance, and relevant advice on teaching. And because we’re such a small program, we have two professors who do an observation of our internships. I get personal feedback from professors on everything I do.” — Karen Wernli 4th Grade Teacher, Orange County Public Schools & ‘19, Rollins School of Professional Advancement Graduate

7. Streamlined Admission

Our no-fee admission process provides an individual approach to each applicant and our application process is as simple as 1…2...3, that's right, simply submit your application, official transcripts, and personal statement, we will take it from there. Don’t worry - you’re not alone in the process. Rollins offers support for everything from submitting your admission application to registering for classes, you’ll never be on your own thanks to the personalized attention of our dedicated faculty and staff.