Best Engineering Schools Near Sebring, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs, with tuition ranging from $3,165 to $11,859 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 engineering-related role is Architectural and Engineering Manager at a median $170,740 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Engineering Schools to Sebring

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer engineering 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.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 7.3 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,990
Avg net price $3,877/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,165
Out‑of‑state$11,859
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  • Programs offered: 40

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

#2

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 41.5 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,624
Avg net price $9,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL 52.3 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
46.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Avg net price $11,853/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 65.0 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 67.2 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
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  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 67.7 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
63.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,195
Avg net price $6,440/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,496
Out‑of‑state$9,739
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  • Programs offered: 69

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

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#7

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 69.0 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $3,861/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 69.8 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,318
Avg net price $22,356/yr
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  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Engineering Wages Near Sebring

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Civil Engineer $98,570
Electrical Engineer $104,780
Mechanical Engineer $99,980
Chemical Engineer $109,000
Aerospace Engineer $129,280
Biomedical Engineer $101,730
Environmental Engineer $116,840
Architectural and Engineering Manager $170,740

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

Metric Value Source
Population 11,185 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,072 Census 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
Engineering-related employment in Highlands County 243 workers, 29 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited engineering schools are near Sebring, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering engineering programs near Sebring. The closest is South Florida State College in Avon Park, FL (7.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Polytechnic University (52.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying engineering roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying engineering-related roles in Florida are: Architectural and Engineering Manager ($170,740), Aerospace Engineer ($129,280), Environmental Engineer ($116,840). 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 engineering 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 engineering?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Sebring

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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