Lake City, Florida has 4 accredited schools offering journalism programs, with tuition ranging from $3,876 to $29,900 per year for indexed programs. Lake City has a population of about 12,404. Median household income is $51,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning journalism-related role is Editor at a median $73,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Journalism Schools to Lake City
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer journalism programs near Lake City, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lake City 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Lake City.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,588
Avg net price
$6,541/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 97%
- Programs offered: 49
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$71,588
Avg net price
$4,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,483
Avg net price
$30,525/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 15
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,349
Avg net price
$13,739/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 28
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$38,219
Avg net price
$38,875/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 59%
- Programs offered: 19
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,308
Avg net price
$10,411/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 56
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
43%
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,743
Avg net price
$9,812/yr
TuitionIn‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
Key stats- Retention rate: 91%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
40%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,436
Avg net price
$36,211/yr
TuitionIn‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 36
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida journalism page.
Journalism Wages Near Lake City
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide) |
|---|
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $58,730 |
| Editor | $73,950 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,660 |
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.
Lake City at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 12,404 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $51,175 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Lake City-Area Cities With Journalism Programs
- Gainesville, FL – 39.5 mi away (198,702 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 58.8 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Valdosta, GA – 59.2 mi away (79,844 pop)
- Palatka, FL – 69.8 mi away (23,740 pop)
- Waycross, GA – 72.7 mi away (24,741 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited journalism schools are near Lake City, FL?
Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering journalism programs near Lake City. The closest is University of Florida in Gainesville, FL (41.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (99.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying journalism roles in Florida?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying journalism-related roles in Florida are: Editor ($73,950), Public Relations Specialist ($63,660), News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist ($58,730). Wages for Lake City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Gainesville instead of Lake City?
Gainesville, FL is 39.5 miles from Lake City and has its own set of local journalism programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lake City an affordable place to study journalism?
Lake City’s median household income of $51,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake City 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: August 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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