Best Online Counseling Programs in Fernandina Beach, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fernandina Beach, Florida has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs. Fernandina Beach has a population of about 13,239. Median household income is $92,535 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jacksonville, FL metro area, the top-earning counseling-related role is Social and Community Service Manager at a median $75,660 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Counseling Schools to Fernandina Beach

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer counseling programs near Fernandina Beach. Distances are calculated from Fernandina Beach city center.

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:

  • 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 Fernandina Beach. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 27.0 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score72.8
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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 87.7 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score93.6
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#3

South University-Savannah

Savannah, GA 94.8 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score18.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida counseling page.

Counseling Wages Near Fernandina Beach

Fernandina Beach 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor$61,260Jacksonville, FL$61,568
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor$55,520Jacksonville, FL$55,799
Marriage and Family Therapist$49,420Jacksonville, FL$49,668
Rehabilitation Counselor$38,930Jacksonville, FL$39,126
Counselor, All Other$44,940Jacksonville, FL$45,166
Social and Community Service Manager$75,660Jacksonville, FL$76,040

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.

Fernandina Beach at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,239Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,535Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Counseling-related employment in Nassau County394 workers, 131 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited counseling schools are near Fernandina Beach, FL?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering counseling programs near Fernandina Beach. The closest is University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL (27.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South University-Savannah (94.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying counseling roles near Fernandina Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying counseling-related roles near Fernandina Beach are: Social and Community Service Manager ($75,660), Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselor ($61,260), Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselor and Advisor ($55,520). 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 Saint Marys instead of Fernandina Beach?

Saint Marys, GA is 9.9 miles from Fernandina Beach and has its own set of local counseling programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Fernandina Beach an affordable place to study counseling?

Fernandina Beach’s median household income of $92,535 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fernandina Beach 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: June 11, 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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