Best Architecture Schools Near Sebastian, FL (2026)

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

Sebastian, Florida has 1 accredited school offering architecture programs, with tuition ranging from $6,368 to $23,133 per year for indexed programs. Sebastian has a population of about 25,759. Median household income is $68,863 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area, the top-earning architecture-related role is Architectural and Engineering Managers at a median $167,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Architecture Schools to Sebastian

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer architecture programs near Sebastian, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sebastian 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 Sebastian. 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 71.3 miles from Sebastian
  • 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 South Florida

Tampa, FL 119.4 miles from Sebastian
  • 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

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#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL 143.4 miles from Sebastian
  • 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

#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 171.1 miles from Sebastian
  • 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 Sebastian

Sebastian is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area (BLS area code 42680). 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)
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $84,990 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $86,460
Landscape Architects $79,650 FL statewide $81,027
Architectural and Engineering Managers $167,310 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $170,203
Architectural and Civil Drafters $58,660 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $59,674
Urban and Regional Planners $80,720 FL statewide $82,116
Construction Managers $116,410 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $118,423
Interior Designers $61,740 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $62,808
Civil Engineers $97,620 Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL $99,308

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.

Sebastian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,759 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,863 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited architecture schools are near Sebastian, FL?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering architecture programs near Sebastian. The closest is University of Central Florida in Orlando, FL (71.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Central Florida (71.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying architecture roles near Sebastian?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying architecture-related roles near Sebastian are: Architectural and Engineering Managers ($167,310), Construction Managers ($116,410), Civil Engineers ($97,620). 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 Palm Bay instead of Sebastian?

Palm Bay, FL is 17.6 miles from Sebastian 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 Sebastian an affordable place to study architecture?

Sebastian’s median household income of $68,863 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebastian 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 Sebastian

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

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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