Palatka, Florida has a population of about 10,558. The city’s median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There is 1 accredited education program within 100 miles of Palatka. In Florida, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $87,780 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer education programs. Distances are calculated from Palatka city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune-Cookman University | Daytona Beach, FL | 48.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida education page.
| Occupation | Median 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,558 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $33,628 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 12.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Education-related employment in Putnam County | 105 workers, 8 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 1 education programs within 100 miles of Palatka. The closest is Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL (48.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bethune-Cookman University (48.5 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
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 Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka 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.
Palatka’s median household income of $33,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palatka while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.