Fortis Institute-Pensacola
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Best Online Healthcare Programs in Pensacola, FL (2026)
Pensacola, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs, with tuition ranging from $2,348 to $9,718 per year for indexed programs. Pensacola has a population of about 54,011. Median household income is $72,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area, the top-earning healthcare-related role is Medical and Health Services Manager at a median $105,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Healthcare Schools to Pensacola
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer healthcare programs near Pensacola. Distances are calculated from Pensacola 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 Pensacola. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Pensacola State College
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Pensacola School of Massage Therapy & Health Careers
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George Stone Technical College
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Radford M Locklin Technical College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida healthcare page.
Healthcare Wages Near Pensacola
Pensacola is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area (BLS area code 37860). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Manager | $105,140 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $107,615 |
| Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar | $76,950 | FL statewide | $78,762 |
| Medical Records Specialist | $45,820 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $46,899 |
| Medical Secretary or Administrative Assistant | $38,750 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $39,662 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $59,650 | Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $61,054 |
| Epidemiologist | $79,460 | FL statewide | $81,331 |
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.
Pensacola at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 54,011 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $72,699 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 42.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.7 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Healthcare-related employment in Escambia County | 23,956 workers, 1,176 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Pensacola-Area Cities With Healthcare Programs
- Fort Walton Beach, FL – 33.9 mi away (21,971 pop)
- Crestview, FL – 42.0 mi away (36,433 pop)
- Prichard, AL – 60.5 mi away (22,185 pop)
- Pascagoula, MS – 81.3 mi away (49,504 pop)
- Lynn Haven, FL – 93.5 mi away (20,850 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited healthcare schools are near Pensacola, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering healthcare programs near Pensacola. The closest is Fortis Institute-Pensacola in Pensacola, FL (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Radford M Locklin Technical College (15.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying healthcare roles near Pensacola?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying healthcare-related roles near Pensacola are: Medical and Health Services Manager ($105,140), Epidemiologist ($79,460), Health Information Technologist or Medical Registrar ($76,950). 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 Fort Walton Beach instead of Pensacola?
Fort Walton Beach, FL is 33.9 miles from Pensacola 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 Pensacola an affordable place to study healthcare?
Pensacola’s median household income of $72,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pensacola 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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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.