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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.
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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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $104,180 | Jacksonville, FL | $104,704 |
| Industrial-Organizational Psychologist | N/A | FL statewide | – |
| School Psychologist | $79,830 | Jacksonville, FL | $80,231 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $55,520 | Jacksonville, FL | $55,799 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $49,420 | Jacksonville, FL | $49,668 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Counselor | $61,260 | Jacksonville, FL | $61,568 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,300 | Jacksonville, FL | $66,633 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $54,420 | Jacksonville, 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
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,239 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $92,535 | Census 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 County | 642 workers, 153 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Fernandina Beach-Area Cities With Psychology Programs
- Saint Marys, GA – 9.9 mi away (36,587 pop)
- Jacksonville, FL – 26.2 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
- Jacksonville Beach, FL – 26.4 mi away (23,387 pop)
- Brunswick, GA – 33.6 mi away (54,213 pop)
- Saint Augustine, FL – 53.2 mi away (76,129 pop)
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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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.