Bethune-Cookman University
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Online programsYes
Best Online Education Programs in Ocala, FL (2026)
Ocala, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering education programs. Ocala has a population of about 64,903. Median household income is $53,520 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ocala, FL metro area, the top-earning education-related role is Education Administrator, K-12 at a median $96,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Education Schools to Ocala
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer education programs near Ocala. Distances are calculated from Ocala 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 Ocala. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
University of South Florida
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Online programsYes
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida education page.
Education Wages Near Ocala
Ocala is part of the Ocala, FL metro area (BLS area code 36100). 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary School Teacher | $59,140 | Ocala, FL | $62,122 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,540 | Ocala, FL | $60,441 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,940 | FL statewide | $61,912 |
| Education Teacher, Postsecondary | $63,640 | FL statewide | $66,849 |
| Education Administrator, K-12 | $96,140 | Ocala, FL | $100,987 |
| Education Administrator, Postsecondary | $83,840 | FL statewide | $88,067 |
| Tutor | $37,310 | FL statewide | $39,191 |
| Educational and Career Counselor | $64,310 | Ocala, FL | $67,553 |
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.
Ocala at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,903 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $53,520 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 28.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 95.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Education-related employment in Marion County | 1,065 workers, 86 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Ocala-Area Cities With Education Programs
- Leesburg, FL – 32.3 mi away (146,398 pop)
- Eustis, FL – 36.2 mi away (20,768 pop)
- Gainesville, FL – 36.6 mi away (198,702 pop)
- Palatka, FL – 43.7 mi away (23,740 pop)
- Apopka, FL – 50.0 mi away (49,458 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited education schools are near Ocala, FL?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering education programs near Ocala. The closest is Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, FL (67.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Florida (78.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying education roles near Ocala?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying education-related roles near Ocala are: Education Administrator, K-12 ($96,140), Education Administrator, Postsecondary ($83,840), Educational and Career Counselor ($64,310). 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 Leesburg instead of Ocala?
Leesburg, FL is 32.3 miles from Ocala and has its own set of local education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Ocala an affordable place to study education?
Ocala’s median household income of $53,520 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ocala 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 Education Programs
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- Education programs by state
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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.