Best Online Psychology Programs in Fernandina Beach, FL (2026)

Fernandina Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering psychology 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 psychology-related role is Clinical and Counseling Psychologist at a median $104,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Psychology Schools to Fernandina Beach

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

#1

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL 23.1 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Edward Waters University

Jacksonville, FL 25.8 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 30.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $34,782
Avg net price $13,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 27.0 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 72.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL 53.6 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 44.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,483
Avg net price $30,525/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL 87.0 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 83.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $4,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 87.7 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 93.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bethune-Cookman University

Daytona Beach, FL 103.1 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 35.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,518
Avg net price $12,030/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,794
Out‑of‑state$14,794
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 18

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

#8

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL 104.1 miles from Fernandina Beach BOC Score 56.7
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $41,272/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 9

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Psychology 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$104,180Jacksonville, FL$104,704
Industrial-Organizational PsychologistN/AFL statewide
School Psychologist$79,830Jacksonville, FL$80,231
Educational and Career Counselor$55,520Jacksonville, FL$55,799
Marriage and Family Therapist$49,420Jacksonville, FL$49,668
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor$61,260Jacksonville, FL$61,568
Healthcare Social Worker$66,300Jacksonville, FL$66,633
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$54,420Jacksonville, FL$54,693

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

MetricValueSource
Population13,239Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,535Census 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
Psychology-related employment in Nassau County642 workers, 153 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited psychology schools are near Fernandina Beach, FL?

Accredited schools offering psychology programs near Fernandina Beach are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying psychology-related roles near Fernandina Beach are: Clinical and Counseling Psychologist ($104,180), School Psychologist ($79,830), Healthcare Social Worker ($66,300). 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 psychology 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 psychology?

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

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Data verified: July 23, 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.