Key West, Florida is home to about 25,824 residents. Median household income is $78,532 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning early childhood education-related role is Kindergarten Teacher at a median $58,100 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Early Childhood Education Schools to Key West
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer early childhood education programs near Key West, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Key West 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 Key West.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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: 19
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 early childhood education page.
Early Childhood Education Wages Near Key West
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide) |
|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,860 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $58,100 |
| Preschool and Childcare Center Director | $56,750 |
| Teaching Assistant | $34,430 |
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.
Key West at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 25,824 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,532 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying early childhood education roles in Florida?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying early childhood education-related roles in Florida are: Kindergarten Teacher ($58,100), Preschool and Childcare Center Director ($56,750), Preschool Teacher ($35,860). Wages for Key West workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Is Key West an affordable place to study early childhood education?
Key West’s median household income of $78,532 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Key West 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: August 10, 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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