Best General Studies Schools Near Fernandina Beach, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Fernandina Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $15,100 to $26,995 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 general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $100,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Fernandina Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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:

  • 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.

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

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#1

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL 23.0 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,010
Avg net price $25,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 25.6 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,244
Avg net price $4,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 27.0 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Trinity Baptist College

Jacksonville, FL 31.7 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
26.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,275
Avg net price $20,011/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,100
Out‑of‑state$15,100
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:Accreditor: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL 53.5 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,483
Avg net price $30,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL 71.2 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,728
Avg net price $6,135/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,591
Out‑of‑state$9,335
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29

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

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#7

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 74.5 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,894
Avg net price $5,364/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL 87.7 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $4,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

General Studies 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)
General and Operations Managers $100,870 Jacksonville, FL $101,377
Management Analysts $83,220 Jacksonville, FL $83,638
Human Resources Specialists $71,850 Jacksonville, FL $72,211
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,740 Jacksonville, FL $77,126
Writers and Authors $56,760 Jacksonville, FL $57,045
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,650 Jacksonville, FL $62,965
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $65,590 Jacksonville, FL $65,920
Social and Community Service Managers $75,660 Jacksonville, FL $76,040

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Fernandina Beach, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Fernandina Beach. The closest is Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL (23.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Coastal Georgia (36.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Fernandina Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Fernandina Beach are: General and Operations Managers ($100,870), Management Analysts ($83,220), Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists ($76,740). 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 general studies 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 general studies?

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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Other Programs Available in Fernandina Beach

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

Data verified: September 5, 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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