Best General Studies Schools Near Boca Raton, FL (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Boca Raton, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $2,830 to $67,880 per year for indexed programs. Boca Raton has a population of about 98,833. Median household income is $102,722 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $105,640 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Boca Raton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies programs near Boca Raton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton. 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

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 0.3 miles from Boca Raton
  • 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

#2

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 1.2 miles from Boca Raton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
38.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,006
Avg net price $44,089/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,480
Out‑of‑state$44,480
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 39

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

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

General Studies Wages Near Boca Raton

Boca Raton is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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)
General and Operations Managers $105,640 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $92,504
Management Analysts $94,290 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $82,566
Human Resources Specialists $67,580 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,177
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,990 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,168
Writers and Authors $66,470 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $58,205
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,410 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $52,898
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $67,550 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $59,151
Social and Community Service Managers $79,240 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $69,387

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.

Boca Raton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 98,833 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $102,722 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 60.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 114.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Boca Raton, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Boca Raton. The closest is Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL (0.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Broward College (17.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Boca Raton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Boca Raton are: General and Operations Managers ($105,640), Management Analysts ($94,290), Social and Community Service Managers ($79,240). 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 Deerfield Beach instead of Boca Raton?

Deerfield Beach, FL is 5.0 miles from Boca Raton and has its own set of local general studies programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Boca Raton an affordable place to study general studies?

Boca Raton’s median household income of $102,722 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boca Raton 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 Boca Raton

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Data verified: September 5, 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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