Best Online Computer Science Programs in Okeechobee, FL (2026)

Okeechobee, Florida has a population of about 5,376. The city’s median household income is $50,365 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Okeechobee, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $55,576 per year for indexed programs. In Florida, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,620 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Okeechobee

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 44 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Okeechobee. Distances are calculated from Okeechobee city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce, FL31.6 miContact school for pricing
South Florida State CollegeAvon Park, FL47.4 miContact school for pricing
Florida Institute of TechnologyMelbourne, FL58.4 miContact school for pricing
Florida Institute of Technology-OnlineMelbourne, FL58.4 miContact school for pricing
Webber International UniversityBabson Park, FL59.6 miContact school for pricing
Palm Beach Atlantic UniversityWest Palm Beach, FL60.6 mi$37,990 - $55,576
Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth, FL63.1 mi$3,050 - $16,741
Eastern Florida State CollegeMelbourne, FL64.9 miContact school for pricing
Immokalee Technical CollegeImmokalee, FL67.2 miContact school for pricing
Cambridge College of Healthcare & TechnologyDelray Beach, FL70.5 mi$14,908 - $22,460

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


Computer Science Wages Near Okeechobee

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Software Developer$126,550
Computer Systems Analyst$100,770
Computer Network Architect$130,320
Database Administrator$97,900
Database Architect$133,040
Information Security Analyst$105,990
Computer Network Support Specialist$68,950
Computer User Support Specialist$58,120
Web Developer$81,410
Web and Digital Interface Designer$75,480
Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,620

Source: BLS, May 2024 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

MetricValueSource
Population5,376Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,365Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Okeechobee County34 workers, 5 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Okeechobee, FL?

Our directory has 44 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Okeechobee. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (31.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology (70.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Florida are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,620), Database Architect ($133,040), Computer Network Architect ($130,320). 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 computer science 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 computer science?

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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.