Palatka, Florida has a population of about 10,558. The city’s median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Palatka, with tuition ranging from $2,563 to $14,353 per year for indexed programs. In Florida, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $143,100 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 37 schools in our directory that offer business administration programs near Palatka. Distances are calculated from Palatka city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Johns River State College | Palatka, FL | 1.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, FL | 26.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of Florida-Online | Gainesville, FL | 40.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | 41.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Marion Technical College | Ocala, FL | 43.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 44.0 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| College of Central Florida | Ocala, FL | 45.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | 46.4 mi | $2,563 - $14,353 | – |
| Trinity Baptist College | Jacksonville, FL | 46.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 47.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida business administration page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide) |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $100,750 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $88,740 |
| Financial Manager | $143,100 |
| Human Resources Manager | $124,950 |
| Management Analyst | $83,130 |
| Project Management Specialist | $96,980 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $78,470 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $65,010 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $62,290 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $33,628 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 12.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Business Administration-related employment in Putnam County | 104 workers, 41 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 37 accredited schools offering business administration programs near Palatka. The closest is Saint Johns River State College in Palatka, FL (1.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida State College at Jacksonville (47.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles in Florida are: Financial Manager ($143,100), Human Resources Manager ($124,950), General and Operations Manager ($100,750). Wages for Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka and has its own set of local business administration programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Palatka’s median household income of $33,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palatka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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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