Best Geography Schools Near Fernandina Beach, FL (2026)

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

Fernandina Beach, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering geography 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 geography-related role is Computer Occupations, All Other at a median $102,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Geography Schools to Fernandina Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer geography 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

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 88.2 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 169.9 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,675
Avg net price $11,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 188.6 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

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

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#5

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 307.2 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 323.6 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 79

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

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#7

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL 343.1 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,137
Avg net price $9,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida International University

Miami, FL 344.9 miles from Fernandina Beach
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Geography 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)
Geographers N/A FL statewide –
Cartographers and Photogrammetrists $88,830 Jacksonville, FL $89,276
Surveyors $66,590 Jacksonville, FL $66,925
Urban and Regional Planners $74,020 Jacksonville, FL $74,392
Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $97,470 Jacksonville, FL $97,960
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary N/A FL statewide –
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $60,380 Jacksonville, FL $60,683
Computer Occupations, All Other $102,990 Jacksonville, FL $103,508

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 geography schools are near Fernandina Beach, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering geography programs near Fernandina Beach. The closest is Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL (23.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Florida (88.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying geography roles near Fernandina Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying geography-related roles near Fernandina Beach are: Computer Occupations, All Other ($102,990), Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers ($97,470), Cartographers and Photogrammetrists ($88,830). 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 geography 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 geography?

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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