Best General Studies Schools Near Sebring, FL (2026)

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

Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $3,165 to $49,329 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 the Sebring, FL metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is Management Analysts at a median $92,980 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Sebring

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer general studies 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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 40

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

#2

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 25.7 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

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

#4

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 47.6 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

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#5

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL 48.9 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,294
Avg net price $28,551/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

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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  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Herzing University-Tampa

Tampa, FL 64.1 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.8 BOC Score
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $20,421/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

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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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege 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 Sebring

Sebring is part of the Sebring, FL metro area (BLS area code 42700). 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 $81,020 Sebring, FL $87,589
Management Analysts $92,980 Sebring, FL $100,519
Human Resources Specialists $59,440 Sebring, FL $64,259
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,020 Sebring, FL $63,805
Writers and Authors $68,080 FL statewide $73,600
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,450 Sebring, FL $53,459
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $55,500 Sebring, FL $60,000
Social and Community Service Managers $62,880 Sebring, FL $67,978

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Sebring, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies 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 Southern College (48.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Sebring?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Sebring are: Management Analysts ($92,980), General and Operations Managers ($81,020), Writers and Authors ($68,080). 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 Winter Haven instead of Sebring?

Winter Haven, FL is 40.0 miles from Sebring 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 Sebring an affordable place to study general studies?

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 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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