Public Impact Professions

Your community needs leaders. Your future starts here.

Public Impact Professions prepare graduates to serve as leaders, educators, and problem-solvers who directly shape the future of our communities. At Florida A&M University, we are recruiting dedicated, driven students to join academic pathways that fuel social progress, strengthen civic engagement, and ensure equitable opportunities for all.

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Public Impact Professions: Careers that Build Communities

Profession

 

Degree Offered

 

Expected Salary

 

Elementary Teacher Education

BS, MS

Public School Districts
Up to ~$64K

Across the State: 
Master's degree holders typically start about $2,500-$3,500 more annually than those with bachelor's degrees.

High-Paying Districts: 
(like Monroe, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach), starting pay can range from $51K to upwards of $61K, depending on degree and district.

English Teacher Education

BS

Mathematics Teacher Education

BS

Music Teacher Education

BS

Pre-Elem/Early Childhood Teach Education

BS

Science Teacher Education

BS

Secondary Education and Teaching

BS, MS

Social Sciences Teacher Education

BS

Curriculum and Instruction

MS

Social Work

MSW

$87K-$98K+ depending on specialty

Accounting

BS

~$100K in major markets

Supply Chain Management

BS

~$60K average starting salaries

 

Brochures

Students in these majors develop shared core skills vital to leadership and service, including:

  • Strong foundations in education and pedagogy
  • Deep understanding of behavioral and social sciences
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced analytical abilities
  • Powerful critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Public Impact Professions Program Brochures

Not sure where to start? You can find out more about each program in these convenient informational brochures. In addition to giving you an idea of what each program has to offer, they will also provide information about courses, and the colleges or schools themselves!

  • Elementary Teacher Education
  • English Teacher Education
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Pre-Elem/Early Childhood Teach Education
  • Science Teacher Education
  • Secondary Education and Teaching Education
  • Social Sciences Teacher Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Accounting
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Social Work

 

Your community needs leaders. Your future starts here.
Your community needs leaders. Your future starts here.