Dunedin, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,410 to $51,614 per year for indexed programs. Dunedin has a population of about 36,060. Median household income is $68,068 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Secondary School Teacher at a median $61,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Dunedin
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Dunedin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dunedin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
How We Rank Schools
Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most
recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS).
To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked
against schools at the same credential level:
BOCSCORE
- Graduation rate 30%
- Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
- Average net price (lower is better) 20%
- Retention rate 15%
- Fully online availability 10%
Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score.
On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Dunedin.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
92%
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$32,465
Avg net price
$20,297/yr
TuitionIn‑state$16,300
Out‑of‑state$16,300
Key stats- Retention rate: 22%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:Accreditor: Association for Biblical Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$42,557
Avg net price
$1,471/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,436
Avg net price
$36,211/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
43%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,743
Avg net price
$9,812/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$43,445
Avg net price
$23,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 12
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,364
Avg net price
$21,293/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 58%
- Programs offered: 31
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,294
Avg net price
$28,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
53%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,744
Avg net price
$31,942/yr
TuitionIn‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 39
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Dunedin
Dunedin is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area (BLS area code 45300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,120 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $59,584 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,940 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $58,414 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $61,030 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $60,486 |
| Teaching Assistant | $31,470 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $31,189 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Dunedin at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 36,060 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $68,068 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 37.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Dunedin-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Clearwater, FL – 4.0 mi away (114,361 pop)
- Tarpon Springs, FL – 8.2 mi away (24,867 pop)
- Largo, FL – 8.6 mi away (83,065 pop)
- Pinellas Park, FL – 13.0 mi away (52,137 pop)
- Saint Petersburg, FL – 18.1 mi away (260,999 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Dunedin, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Dunedin. The closest is Trinity College of Florida in Trinity, FL (12.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida College (24.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Dunedin?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Dunedin are: Secondary School Teacher ($61,030), Elementary School Teacher ($60,120), Middle School Teacher ($58,940). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Clearwater instead of Dunedin?
Clearwater, FL is 4.0 miles from Dunedin and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Dunedin an affordable place to study elementary education?
Dunedin’s median household income of $68,068 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dunedin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: July 30, 2026.
Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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