Best Emergency Management Schools Near Parkland, FL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parkland, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering emergency management programs, with tuition ranging from $2,830 to $38,913 per year for indexed programs. Parkland has a population of about 35,799. Median household income is $200,156 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning emergency management-related role is Emergency Management Director at a median $130,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Emergency Management Schools to Parkland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer emergency management programs near Parkland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Parkland 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:

  • 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 Parkland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL 10.0 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,597
Avg net price $27,371/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,680
Out‑of‑state$21,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 10.6 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Delray Beach, FL 11.3 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,792
Avg net price $21,276/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,168
Out‑of‑state$18,168
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 16.4 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 22.6 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Barry University

Miami, FL 30.6 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Florida International University

Miami, FL 39.6 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
82.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $9,288/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 41.3 miles from Parkland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida emergency management page.

Emergency Management Wages Near Parkland

Parkland is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Emergency Management Director$130,020Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$113,853
Firefighter$75,710Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$66,296
Emergency Medical Technician$40,100Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$35,114
First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$120,390Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$105,420

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.

Parkland at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,799Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$200,156Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+67.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited emergency management schools are near Parkland, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering emergency management programs near Parkland. The closest is Everglades University in Boca Raton, FL (10.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Nova Southeastern University (16.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying emergency management roles near Parkland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying emergency management-related roles near Parkland are: Emergency Management Director ($130,020), First-Line Supervisor of Firefighting and Prevention Workers ($120,390), Firefighter ($75,710). 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 Coral Springs instead of Parkland?

Coral Springs, FL is 3.4 miles from Parkland and has its own set of local emergency management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Parkland an affordable place to study emergency management?

Parkland’s median household income of $200,156 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parkland 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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Other Programs Available in Parkland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Parkland:

Data verified: August 31, 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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