Saint Augustine, Florida has a population of about 14,979. The city’s median household income is $80,473 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited business administration programs within 100 miles of Saint Augustine. In the Jacksonville, FL metro area, the top-earning business administration-related role is Financial Manager at a median $137,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer business administration programs. Distances are calculated from Saint Augustine city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler College | Saint Augustine, FL | 0.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Saint Johns River State College | Palatka, FL | 28.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| University of North Florida | Jacksonville, FL | 28.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL | 35.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 36.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida business administration page.
Saint Augustine is part of the Jacksonville, FL metro area (BLS area code 27260). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Manager | $97,360 | Jacksonville, FL | $97,849 |
| Administrative Services Manager | $94,270 | Jacksonville, FL | $94,744 |
| Financial Manager | $137,760 | Jacksonville, FL | $138,452 |
| Human Resources Manager | $117,540 | Jacksonville, FL | $118,131 |
| Management Analyst | $82,220 | Jacksonville, FL | $82,633 |
| Project Management Specialist | $95,980 | Jacksonville, FL | $96,462 |
| Accountant or Auditor | $77,940 | Jacksonville, FL | $78,332 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,390 | Jacksonville, FL | $64,714 |
| Office and Administrative Support Supervisor | $63,210 | Jacksonville, FL | $63,528 |
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 | 14,979 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $80,473 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 43.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Business Administration-related employment in St. Johns County | 2,712 workers, 1,042 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 business administration programs within 100 miles of Saint Augustine. The closest is Flagler College in Saint Augustine, FL (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida State College at Jacksonville (36.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying business administration-related roles near Saint Augustine are: Financial Manager ($137,760), Human Resources Manager ($117,540), General and Operations Manager ($97,360). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Palm Coast, FL is 25.0 miles from Saint Augustine 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.
Saint Augustine’s median household income of $80,473 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Augustine while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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