Best FinTech Schools Near Okeechobee, FL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Okeechobee, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs. Okeechobee has a population of about 5,376. Median household income is $50,365 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning financial technology-related role is Software Developer at a median $130,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Financial Technology Schools to Okeechobee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer financial technology programs near Okeechobee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee. 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

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 31.6 miles from Okeechobee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 58.4 miles from Okeechobee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Melbourne, FL 58.4 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Webber International University

Babson Park, FL 59.6 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
23.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,606
Avg net price $29,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 60.6 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 64.9 miles from Okeechobee
  • 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

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

#7

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 73.0 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,520
Avg net price $24,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 74.9 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,746
Avg net price $8,752/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Financial Technology Wages Near Okeechobee

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Financial and Investment Analyst$94,490
Software Developer$130,980
Data Scientist$115,820

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.

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)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited financial technology schools are near Okeechobee, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering financial technology programs near Okeechobee. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (31.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Palm Beach Atlantic University (60.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying financial technology roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying financial technology-related roles in Florida are: Software Developer ($130,980), Data Scientist ($115,820), Financial and Investment Analyst ($94,490). 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 financial technology 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 financial technology?

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.

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Other Programs Available in Okeechobee

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

Data verified: August 31, 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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