Best Online Education Programs in Key West, FL (2026)

Key West, Florida has a population of about 25,824. The city’s 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 education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $87,780 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Education Schools to Key West

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Key West city center.

No Key West-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 Key West

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Secondary School Teacher$59,400
Elementary School Teacher$55,550
Middle School Teacher$51,680
Education Teacher, Postsecondary$62,020
Education Administrator, K-12$87,780
Education Administrator, Postsecondary$87,470
Tutor$38,120
Educational and Career Counselor$54,080

Source: BLS, May 2024 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

MetricValueSource
Population25,824Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$78,532Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+41.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Education-related employment in Monroe County425 workers, 48 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-paying education roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying education-related roles in Florida are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($87,780), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($87,470), Education Teacher, Postsecondary ($62,020). Wages for Key West workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Key West an affordable place to study 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.