Best Online Engineering Programs in Lake City, FL (2026)

Lake City, Florida has a population of about 12,404. The city’s median household income is $51,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Lake City, with tuition ranging from $2,563 to $14,353 per year for indexed programs. In Florida, the top-earning engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $167,680 annually (BLS, May 2024).

Closest Engineering Schools to Lake City

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer engineering programs near Lake City. Distances are calculated from Lake City city center.

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

Engineering Wages Near Lake City

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.

Lake City at a Glance

Other Lake City-Area Cities With Engineering Programs

• Gainesville, FL – 39.5 mi away (198,702 pop)
• Jacksonville, FL – 58.8 mi away (1,141,459 pop)
• Valdosta, GA – 59.2 mi away (79,844 pop)
• Palatka, FL – 69.8 mi away (23,740 pop)
• Waycross, GA – 72.7 mi away (24,741 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Lake City, FL?

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Lake City. The closest is Florida Gateway College in Lake City, FL (4.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida State College at Jacksonville (59.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Florida are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($167,680), Aerospace Engineer ($127,680), Electrical Engineer ($108,450). Wages for Lake City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Gainesville instead of Lake City?

Gainesville, FL is 39.5 miles from Lake City and has its own set of local engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lake City an affordable place to study engineering?

Lake City’s median household income of $51,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lake City 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.

Related Resources

• Online Engineering Programs in Florida
• Main Engineering Degree Guide
• Engineering Programs by State

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.