Fernandina Beach, Florida has 1 accredited school offering education programs, with tuition ranging from $5,498 to $17,185 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $82,460 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Fernandina Beach
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education 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:
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 Fernandina Beach.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,518
Avg net price
$12,030/yr
TuitionIn‑state$14,794
Out‑of‑state$14,794
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
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 education page.
Education 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $62,650 | Jacksonville, FL | $62,965 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,080 | Jacksonville, FL | $61,387 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,630 | Jacksonville, FL | $62,945 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $65,110 | Jacksonville, FL | $65,437 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $82,460 | Jacksonville, FL | $82,874 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $81,490 | Jacksonville, FL | $81,899 |
| Tutor | $37,440 | Jacksonville, FL | $37,628 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $55,520 | Jacksonville, FL | $55,799 |
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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 13,239 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,535 | Census 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 |
| Education-related employment in Nassau County | 184 workers, 29 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fernandina Beach-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Saint Marys, GA – 9.9 mi away (36,587 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 26.2 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Jacksonville Beach, FL – 26.4 mi away (23,387 pop)
- Brunswick, GA – 33.6 mi away (54,213 pop)
- Saint Augustine, FL – 53.2 mi away (76,129 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Fernandina Beach, FL?
Accredited schools offering education programs near Fernandina Beach are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Fernandina Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fernandina Beach are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($82,460), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($81,490), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($65,110). 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 education 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 education?
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: July 23, 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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