Best Crime Analysis Schools Near Fernandina Beach, FL (2026)

Fernandina Beach, Florida has 8 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs, with tuition ranging from $3,268 to $29,900 per year for indexed 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 crime analysis-related role is Statistician at a median $114,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Crime Analysis Schools to Fernandina Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer crime analysis programs near Fernandina Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fernandina Beach 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:

  • 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

Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, FL 25.8 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 30.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,782
Avg net price $13,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 27.0 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL 141.4 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 46.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,850/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 143.1 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 80.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 167.5 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 32.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Tallahassee, FL 169.5 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 61.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,349
Avg net price $13,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 169.8 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 86.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,675
Avg net price $11,297/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 182.3 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,624
Avg net price $9,427/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida crime analysis page.


Crime Analysis 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)
Detective and Criminal Investigator$74,580Jacksonville, FL$74,955
Forensic Science Technician$59,020Jacksonville, FL$59,317
Statistician$114,700Jacksonville, FL$115,276
Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer$78,810Jacksonville, FL$79,206

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited crime analysis schools are near Fernandina Beach, FL?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering crime analysis programs near Fernandina Beach. The closest is Edward Waters University in Jacksonville, FL (25.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Savannah Technical College (96.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying crime analysis roles near Fernandina Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying crime analysis-related roles near Fernandina Beach are: Statistician ($114,700), Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officer ($78,810), Detective and Criminal Investigator ($74,580). 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 crime analysis 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 crime analysis?

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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Other Programs Available in Fernandina Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Fernandina Beach:

Data verified: August 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.