C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
66/100 · earnings-weighted

Saint Johns River State College

4-Year Public
📍 Palatka, Florida 32177
Outcomes
C+
58/100
Affordability
B+
75/100
Resources
C+
58/100
Experience
C
51/100
Prestige
D
32/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

7,066
Total Enrollment
46%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
20.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$7,262
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Saint Johns River State College ▼

32% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$209,979
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,381
1-Year Change
+2.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Saint Johns River State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$41,728
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$35,537
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,000
Median debt at graduation
48.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 75th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (FL wage index 0.88). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Saint Johns River State College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$79,275$80,690-9%#696 of 966#561$20,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,325$58,403-14%#852 of 1176#747$29,239
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,448$50,390+6%#225 of 680#158$12,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Saint Johns River State College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $209,979
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,381/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 32177 (5.1% cap, Palatka)

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🏆 Where Saint Johns River State College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#29
Criminal Justice/Police Science
of 100 schools
#30
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $2,067 $8,408

Financial Aid

56%
Receive Any Aid
34%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$7,262
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$5,821
$30,001 - $48,000$4,198
$48,001 - $75,000$6,425

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 666 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 158 grads/yr Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 78 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Police Science 77 grads/yr Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 46 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 20 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 17 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 16 grads/yr Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 13 grads/yr Computer Graphics 11 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 11 grads/yr Corrections 10 grads/yr Education, Other 10 grads/yr Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 8 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 6 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 6 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5 grads/yr Medical Office Management/Administration 4 grads/yr Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Saint Johns River State College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Detectives and criminal investigators
$94k/yr 117,900 jobs
Police and sheriff's patrol officers
$76k/yr 698,800 jobs
Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary
$71k/yr 16,200 jobs
Bailiffs
$57k/yr 19,000 jobs
Private detectives and investigators
$52k/yr 43,600 jobs

Student Demographics

7,066
Total Students
63%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
32%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 14%
Black 9%
Asian 4%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 32%
With Family 68%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,254 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 38%
Hybrid (Some Online) 28%
Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Saint Johns River State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Saint Johns River State College?
Tuition at Saint Johns River State College is $2,067 for in-state students and $8,408 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $7,262.
What is the graduation rate at Saint Johns River State College?
The graduation rate at Saint Johns River State College is 46%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Saint Johns River State College a good school?
Saint Johns River State College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Saint Johns River State College?
Saint Johns River State College has a total enrollment of 7,066 students.
Is there rental demand near Saint Johns River State College?
Yes! Approximately 32% of students at Saint Johns River State College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,254 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Palatka area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology