Best Architecture Schools Near Okeechobee, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Okeechobee, Florida has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $23,133 per year for indexed programs. Okeechobee has a population of about 5,376. Median household income is $50,365 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $170,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Okeechobee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Okeechobee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Okeechobee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Okeechobee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 96.7 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 110.4 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,328
Avg net price $37,244/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 112.3 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,743
Avg net price $9,812/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,410
Out‑of‑state$17,324
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 151

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 190.0 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida architecture page.

Architecture Wages Near Okeechobee

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $96,240
Landscape Architects $79,650
Architectural and Engineering Managers $170,740
Architectural and Civil Drafters $62,640
Urban and Regional Planners $80,720
Construction Managers $113,130
Interior Designers $60,860
Civil Engineers $98,570

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.

Okeechobee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 5,376 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $50,365 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Okeechobee, FL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Okeechobee. The closest is University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL (96.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (96.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles in Florida are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($170,740), Construction Managers ($113,130), Civil Engineers ($98,570). Wages for Okeechobee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Port Saint Lucie instead of Okeechobee?

Port Saint Lucie, FL is 27.3 miles from Okeechobee and has its own set of local architecture programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Okeechobee an affordable place to study architecture?

Okeechobee’s median household income of $50,365 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Okeechobee 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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Other Programs Available in Okeechobee

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Okeechobee:

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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