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Best Online Education Programs in Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida is home to about 20,956 residents. Median household income is $66,556 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $98,920 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Fort Walton Beach
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer education programs near Fort Walton Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fort Walton Beach city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No Fort Walton Beach-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida education page.
Education Wages Near Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area (BLS area code 18880). 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 | $60,430 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $62,299 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,330 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $62,196 |
| Middle School Teacher | $60,290 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $62,155 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,640 | FL statewide | $65,608 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $98,920 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $101,979 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $83,840 | FL statewide | $86,433 |
| Tutor | $37,310 | FL statewide | $38,464 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $60,120 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $61,979 |
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.
Fort Walton Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,956 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,556 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Okaloosa County | 675 workers, 94 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fort Walton Beach-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Crestview, FL – 22.5 mi away (36,433 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 33.9 mi away (352,187 pop)
- Lynn Haven, FL – 59.9 mi away (20,850 pop)
- Panama City, FL – 61.9 mi away (147,788 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 93.0 mi away (22,185 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying education roles near Fort Walton Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Fort Walton Beach are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($98,920), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($83,840), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,640). 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 Crestview instead of Fort Walton Beach?
Crestview, FL is 22.5 miles from Fort Walton 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 Fort Walton Beach an affordable place to study education?
Fort Walton Beach’s median household income of $66,556 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Walton 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.
Learn More About Education Programs
- Education accreditation: what to look for
- Education concentrations and specializations
- Is a Education degree worth it?
- Main Education degree guide
- Online Education programs in Florida
- Education programs by state
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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.