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Best Online Technology Programs in Palm Coast, FL (2026)
Palm Coast, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $11,665 to $24,015 per year for indexed programs. Palm Coast has a population of about 94,362. Median household income is $71,840 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $153,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Palm Coast
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Palm Coast. Distances are calculated from Palm Coast city center.
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 Palm Coast. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach
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Saint Johns River State College
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Daytona State College
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida technology page.
Technology Wages Near Palm Coast
Palm Coast is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $122,000 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $122,736 |
| Information Security Analyst | $102,750 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $103,370 |
| Computer Network Architect | $121,700 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $122,435 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $80,090 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $80,573 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $53,430 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $53,753 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,290 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $56,630 |
| Web Developer | $72,420 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $72,857 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $153,240 | Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $154,165 |
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.
Palm Coast at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 94,362 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $71,840 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 99.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Flagler County | 539 workers, 135 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Palm Coast-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Ormond Beach, FL – 19.1 mi away (42,162 pop)
- Saint Augustine, FL – 25.0 mi away (76,129 pop)
- Daytona Beach, FL – 25.5 mi away (66,645 pop)
- Palatka, FL – 26.0 mi away (23,740 pop)
- Port Orange, FL – 33.0 mi away (61,105 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Palm Coast, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Palm Coast. The closest is First Coast Technical College in Saint Augustine, FL (26.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Daytona State College (27.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Palm Coast?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Palm Coast are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($153,240), Software Developer ($122,000), Computer Network Architect ($121,700). 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 Ormond Beach instead of Palm Coast?
Ormond Beach, FL is 19.1 miles from Palm Coast and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Palm Coast an affordable place to study technology?
Palm Coast’s median household income of $71,840 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Palm Coast 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: June 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.