Saint Johns River State College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 4,403 students.
About This School
Saint Johns River State College is a public institution located in Palatka, Florida with approximately 4,403 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,135 per year. The graduation rate is 49%, and the typical graduate earns $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
St. Johns River State College is a public college in Northeast Florida, United States, with campuses in Palatka, St. Augustine, and Orange Park. Founded in 1958 as St. Johns River Junior College, a historically black college, it is part of the Florida College System. It is one of several colleges in the system designated in 2001 as a "state college", meaning they can offer more bachelor degrees and academic programs than traditional community colleges.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $5,808/year and a median debt of $8,323, this is one of the most affordable paths to a degree you'll find anywhere in Florida. However, the 46% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start here actually finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. If you're self-motivated, have a clear plan, and need to keep costs low, this school can work — but go in with eyes open and a solid support strategy.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Saint Johns River State College graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($50,390 vs $47,382 nationally), and most below it in Business Administration, Management and Operations ($58,403 vs $68,257).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 60 | $58,403 | $68,257 | −$9,854 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 47 | $80,690 | $88,910 | −$8,220 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 15 | $50,390 | $47,382 | +$3,008 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (4,403 undergraduates).
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saint Johns River State College cost?
The average net price at Saint Johns River State College is about $6,135 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Johns River State College?
Saint Johns River State College has a graduation rate of 49%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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