Best Software Engineering Schools Near Palatka, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Palatka, Florida has 4 accredited schools offering software engineering programs. Palatka has a population of about 10,558. Median household income is $33,628 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $168,470 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Software Engineering Schools to Palatka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Palatka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Palatka 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 Palatka. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL 44.1 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,080
Avg net price $21,909/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach, FL 48.7 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
56.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $41,272/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL 75.9 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,219
Avg net price $38,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL 97.5 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,364
Avg net price $21,293/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 126.1 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 220.2 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,560
Avg net price $12,568/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 70

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

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#7

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 256.1 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 284.2 miles from Palatka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Software Engineering Wages Near Palatka

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Software Developers $130,980
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers $100,210
Computer Programmers $93,180
Web Developers N/A
Computer and Information Systems Managers $168,470
Computer Occupations, All Other $105,370
Computer Network Architects $132,800
Computer Systems Analysts $101,900

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.

Palatka at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 10,558 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $33,628 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 12.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software engineering schools are near Palatka, FL?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering software engineering programs near Palatka. The closest is Rasmussen University-Florida in Ocala, FL (44.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Leo University (97.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in Florida are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($168,470), Computer Network Architects ($132,800), Software Developers ($130,980). Wages for Palatka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Palm Coast instead of Palatka?

Palm Coast, FL is 26.0 miles from Palatka and has its own set of local software engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Palatka an affordable place to study software engineering?

Palatka’s median household income of $33,628 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palatka 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 Palatka

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Palatka:

Data verified: September 5, 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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