Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Jacksonville Beach, FL (2026)
Jacksonville Beach, Florida has a population of about 23,601. The city’s median household income is $115,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jacksonville, FL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Technical Writer at a median $82,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Jacksonville Beach
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer liberal arts programs. Distances are calculated from Jacksonville Beach city center.
No Jacksonville Beach-area programs are currently indexed in our directory.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida liberal arts page.
Liberal Arts Wages Near Jacksonville Beach
Jacksonville 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Relations Specialist | $59,250 | Jacksonville, FL | $59,548 |
| Management Analyst | $82,220 | Jacksonville, FL | $82,633 |
| Technical Writer | $82,340 | Jacksonville, FL | $82,754 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist | $57,720 | FL statewide | $58,010 |
| Editor | $60,000 | Jacksonville, FL | $60,302 |
| Training and Development Specialist | $64,390 | Jacksonville, FL | $64,714 |
| Human Resources Specialist | $62,920 | Jacksonville, FL | $63,236 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
Jacksonville Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,601 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $115,825 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 58.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Liberal Arts-related employment in Duval County | 3,084 workers, 158 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Jacksonville Beach-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs
- Jacksonville, FL – 16.6 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Fernandina Beach, FL – 26.4 mi away (27,371 pop)
- Saint Augustine, FL – 26.9 mi away (76,129 pop)
- Saint Marys, GA – 34.5 mi away (36,587 pop)
- Palatka, FL – 46.1 mi away (23,740 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Jacksonville Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Jacksonville Beach are: Technical Writer ($82,340), Management Analyst ($82,220), Training and Development Specialist ($64,390). 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 Jacksonville instead of Jacksonville Beach?
Jacksonville, FL is 16.6 miles from Jacksonville Beach and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Jacksonville Beach an affordable place to study liberal arts?
Jacksonville Beach’s median household income of $115,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville 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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