South Florida State College
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Online programsYes
Best Online Accounting Programs in Sebring, FL (2026)
Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs, with tuition ranging from $3,366 to $12,709 per year for indexed programs. Sebring has a population of about 11,185. Median household income is $42,072 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sebring, FL metro area, the top-earning accounting-related role is Financial Manager at a median $105,770 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Accounting Schools to Sebring
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer accounting programs near Sebring. Distances are calculated from Sebring 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 Sebring. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Polk State College
Published tuition$3,366 - $12,709
Online programsYes
Osceola Technical College
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Online programs--
Hodges University
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Online programsYes
Suncoast Technical College
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Online programs--
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida accounting page.
Accounting Wages Near Sebring
Sebring is part of the Sebring, FL metro area (BLS area code 42700). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accountant and Auditor | $71,490 | Sebring, FL | $77,286 |
| Financial Manager | $105,770 | Sebring, FL | $114,346 |
| Financial Analyst | $94,490 | FL statewide | $102,151 |
| Budget Analyst | $84,170 | FL statewide | $90,995 |
| Tax Preparer | $49,020 | FL statewide | $52,995 |
| Tax Examiner and Collector | $46,760 | FL statewide | $50,551 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerk | $45,140 | Sebring, FL | $48,800 |
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.
Sebring at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,185 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $42,072 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 18.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 92.5 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Accounting-related employment in Highlands County | 182 workers, 44 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Sebring-Area Cities With Accounting Programs
- Winter Haven, FL – 40.0 mi away (231,412 pop)
- Okeechobee, FL – 41.6 mi away (25,692 pop)
- Haines City, FL – 44.8 mi away (23,454 pop)
- Lakeland, FL – 50.4 mi away (286,876 pop)
- Saint Cloud, FL – 53.0 mi away (47,809 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited accounting schools are near Sebring, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering accounting programs near Sebring. The closest is South Florida State College in Avon Park, FL (8.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Suncoast Technical College (65.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying accounting roles near Sebring?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying accounting-related roles near Sebring are: Financial Manager ($105,770), Financial Analyst ($94,490), Budget Analyst ($84,170). 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 Winter Haven instead of Sebring?
Winter Haven, FL is 40.0 miles from Sebring and has its own set of local accounting programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Sebring an affordable place to study accounting?
Sebring’s median household income of $42,072 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebring 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.