Colleges Near West Panama City Beach in Panama City Beach, Florida
Looking for information about the best colleges and universities serving West Panama City Beach? Here's your guide to the top schools offering degrees to students in the area, including institutions located within 80 miles of West Panama City Beach.
There are at least 7 colleges serving the area, including 3 private colleges and universities, 0 public colleges and universities, and 4 community colleges offering 2-year degrees.
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West Panama City Beach Colleges by the Numbers
Associate, bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degree completions at institutions near West Panama City Beach have been declining
over the past 5 years. In 2023, students completed 2,531 doctorates at colleges and universities near West Panama City Beach. That was a decrease of
10% from completions reported in 2019.
Schools with Degree Completions
Est. Total Completions in 2023
Est. Completions (Last 5 Years)
2019:2804
2020:2763
2021:2497
2022:2522
2023:2531
Estimate derived from 2023 Lightcast™ completion data.
Top School For Adults & Online Students
Franklin University is a top choice for transfer students, online learners and adults who need to balance school with busy lives. Founded
in 1902 in Columbus, Ohio, Franklin's main focus has been serving adult students and tailoring education to fit their
needs. Nonprofit and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org/800.621.7440), Franklin offers more than 50 bachelor's, master's, and
doctoral programs — all available 100% online.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Offerings
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Private Colleges & Universities Offering Degrees Near West Panama City Beach in Panama City Beach
There are at least 3 schools offering degrees near West Panama City Beach, and 3
are four-year private colleges or universities where about 5,371 undergraduate students were enrolled.
In 2023, a total of 2,395 degrees were completed at
private colleges and universities, including 2,222 that were offered online.
Source Details
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$9,577
Accredited
Yes
Franklin offers more than 50 online bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctoral
programs in the West Panama City Beach area.
Franklin University is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes part-time. Most of the students are adults and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Franklin University.
In 2023, 1,429 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
88 associate degrees, 616 master's degrees, and 38 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,117
Part Time: 3,173
Full Time: 1,944
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
2,171
Associate: 88
Bachelor's: 1,429
Master's: 616
Doctoral: 38
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate69Bachelor's801Master's313Doctoral17
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesAssociate13Bachelor's106Master's31Doctoral0
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsAssociate1Bachelor's26Master's0Doctoral0
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate2Bachelor's157Master's128Doctoral15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesAssociate3Bachelor's163Master's10Doctoral0
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's44Doctoral0
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and KinesiologyAssociate0Bachelor's19Master's0Doctoral0
Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAssociate0Bachelor's4Master's31Doctoral0
Social SciencesAssociate0Bachelor's100Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's10Doctoral6
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's50Master's49Doctoral0
Baptist University of Florida
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
$13,800
Accredited
Yes
Baptist University of Florida is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and all
programs completed were offered online.
Bachelor's degrees are the most popular at Baptist University of Florida.
In 2023, 42 bachelor's degrees were completed. In addition,
6 associate degrees, 3 master's degrees, and 0 doctoral degrees were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
254
Part Time: 87
Full Time: 167
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
51
Associate: 6
Bachelor's: 42
Master's: 3
Doctoral: 0
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
100%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Theology and Religious VocationsAssociate0Bachelor's20Master's0Doctoral0
Visual and Performing ArtsAssociate2Bachelor's3Master's1Doctoral0
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate4Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral0
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesAssociate0Bachelor's5Master's0Doctoral0
English Language and Literature/LettersAssociate0Bachelor's2Master's0Doctoral0
EducationAssociate0Bachelor's3Master's0Doctoral0
PsychologyAssociate0Bachelor's9Master's2Doctoral0
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Avg. UG Tuition & Fees
N/A
Accredited
Yes
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine is an institutionally accredited nonprofit 4-year school where most students attend
classes full-time. Most of the students are of
traditional age and no
programs completed were offered online.
Doctoral degrees are the most popular at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine.
In 2023, 173 doctoral degrees were completed. In addition,
0 associate degrees, 0 bachelor's degrees, 0 master's degrees, were earned.
Undergraduate Enrollment
0
Source: College Scorecard 2022
Completions By Degree
173
Associate: 0
Bachelor's: 0
Master's: 0
Doctoral: 173
Source: Lightcast™ 2023
Est. Online Degree Availability
0%
Source: Lightcast™ 2023 (Online vs. Total Completions)
Completions by Program Area
AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral
Health Professions and Related ProgramsAssociate0Bachelor's0Master's0Doctoral173
Affordable Colleges Near West Panama City Beach in Panama City Beach
Wondering what you can expect to pay for a degree near West Panama City Beach? According to undergraduate tuition data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the average
tuition at West Panama City Beach-area's 4-year
nonprofit schools is $11,689. The average tuition at similar 4-year for-profit
schools near West Panama City Beach is N/A, while tuition at 2-year online colleges and universities is N/A.
Accredited
Colleges Serving West Panama City Beach in Panama City Beach
Earning a college degree is an investment — and earning a degree from an institutionally accredited university is one of the best ways to ensure your
education is of high quality. Institutionally accredited universities are held to rigorous standards by state and regional bodies and undergo regular reviews
to verify that their processes and academic programs meet the proper standards.
Wondering if a certain college or university offering degree programs in West Panama City Beach is institutionally accredited? View a list of
institutionally accredited colleges and universities serving West Panama City Beach here. We've made it easy to find your school by breaking down the list by school type.
Accredited Nonprofit Colleges Serving West Panama City Beach
- Franklin University
- Baptist University of Florida
- Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Accredited Community Colleges Serving West Panama City Beach
- Enterprise State Community College
- Gulf Coast State College
- Northwest Florida State College
- Chipola College
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