Nursing
Ranked #249 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 47 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $80,690
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $12,750
- Ranked-college median: $20,938

Palatka, FL, United States
Saint Johns River State College is a public college in Palatka, FL, with 4,403 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $7,955 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 45.6%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $45,331.
Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
Larger than 75% of colleges
National median 1,603
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Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 47 graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations · 78 graduates
Total students
4,403
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Carnegie classification
Baccalaureate/associate college
A College that offers Bachelor’s (4-year) and Associate’s (2-Year) Degrees.
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Saint Johns River State CollegePalatka, FL, United States
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Saint Johns River State College
Palatka, FL, United States
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
Nearest major cityJacksonville, FL · about 47 mi
In the city250 mi
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Compare with College of Central FloridaIn-state tuition at Saint Johns River State College is $2,591 and out-of-state tuition is $9,335 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $7,955 a year.
The average net price at Saint Johns River State College, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $7,955 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
45.6% of first-time, full-time students at Saint Johns River State College graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
The closest matches are College of Central Florida, Pensacola State College, and State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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College of Central Florida
Ocala, FL
Graduation rate 43%, close to 46%
Profile closeness81/100
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
Graduation rate 38%, close to 46%
Profile closeness77/100
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL
Graduation rate 40%, close to 46%
Profile closeness77/100
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
Graduation rate 48%, close to 46%
Profile closeness76/100
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
Graduation rate 40%, close to 46%
Profile closeness76/100
Pasco-Hernando State College
New Port Richey, FL
Graduation rate 40%, close to 46%
Profile closeness76/100
Eastern Florida State College
Cocoa, FL
Graduation rate 46%, close to 46%
Profile closeness75/100
Polk State College
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Average net price $7,232, close to $7,955
Profile closeness73/100
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