Best Online Healthcare Programs in Palatka, FL (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Palatka, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs. Palatka has a population of about 10,558. Median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $120,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Healthcare Schools to Palatka

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Palatka. Distances are calculated from Palatka city center.

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 Palatka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL 1.2 miles from Palatka BOC Score67.6
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#2

First Coast Technical College

Saint Augustine, FL 26.3 miles from Palatka BOC Score58.5
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#3

Flagler Technical College

Palm Coast, FL 29.6 miles from Palatka BOC Score61.6
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#4

American Academy of Cosmetology

Orange Park, FL 33.8 miles from Palatka BOC Score32.2
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#5

Fortis College-Orange Park

Orange Park, FL 35.0 miles from Palatka BOC Score26.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida healthcare page.

Healthcare Wages Near Palatka

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Medical and Health Services Manager$120,360
Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar$76,950
Medical Records Specialist$45,760
Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant$41,730
Healthcare Social Worker$64,820
Epidemiologist$79,460

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.

Palatka at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population10,558Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,628Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Healthcare-related employment in Putnam County2,420 workers, 208 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited healthcare schools are near Palatka, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Palatka. The closest is Saint Johns River State College in Palatka, FL (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Fortis College-Orange Park (35.0 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying healthcare roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles in Florida are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($120,360), Epidemiologist ($79,460), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($76,950). Wages for Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Palm Coast instead of Palatka?

Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka and has its own set of local healthcare programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Palatka an affordable place to study healthcare?

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.

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 Palatka

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Data verified: June 11, 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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