Best Online Biology Programs in Sebring, FL (2026)

Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs, with tuition ranging from $32,950 to $49,329 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 Florida, the top-earning biology-related role is Soil and Plant Scientist at a median $103,240 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Biology Schools to Sebring

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer biology programs near Sebring, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sebring 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 Sebring. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 30.4 miles from Sebring BOC Score 36.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 47.6 miles from Sebring BOC Score 32.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 39

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

#3

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 48.8 miles from Sebring BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 64.9 miles from Sebring BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 67.1 miles from Sebring BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 125

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL 69.8 miles from Sebring BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,436
Avg net price $36,211/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,408
Out‑of‑state$34,408
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 36

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

#7

University of South Florida

Tampa, FL 71.3 miles from Sebring BOC Score 81.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#8

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL 72.8 miles from Sebring BOC Score 68.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,560
Avg net price $12,568/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,118
Out‑of‑state$25,162
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 32

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

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


Biology Wages Near Sebring

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Medical Scientist$94,940
Biological Technician$48,700
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist$52,750
Soil and Plant Scientist$103,240

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

MetricValueSource
Population11,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,072Census 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

Other Sebring-Area Cities With Biology Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited biology schools are near Sebring, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering biology programs near Sebring. The closest is Warner University in Lake Wales, FL (30.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Indian River State College (67.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying biology roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying biology-related roles in Florida are: Soil and Plant Scientist ($103,240), Medical Scientist ($94,940), Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist ($52,750). Wages for Sebring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 biology 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 biology?

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.


Learn More About Biology Programs

Other Programs Available in Sebring

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

Data verified: July 30, 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.