Best General Studies Schools Near Saint Cloud, FL (2026)

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

Saint Cloud, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs, with tuition ranging from $2,664 to $26,664 per year for indexed programs. Saint Cloud has a population of about 61,963. Median household income is $76,196 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning general studies-related role is General and Operations Managers at a median $100,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest General Studies Schools to Saint Cloud

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

Valencia College

Orlando, FL 22.9 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,594
Avg net price $12,037/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,664
Out‑of‑state$9,576
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#2

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL 25.4 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
22.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,219
Avg net price $38,875/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Rollins College

Winter Park, FL 25.4 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 4 year
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,295
Avg net price $34,732/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 26.2 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL 26.7 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 94%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,850/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 29.3 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 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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#7

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 33.9 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, FL 34.6 miles from Saint Cloud
  • 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

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

General Studies Wages Near Saint Cloud

Saint Cloud is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). 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 $100,440 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $99,053
Management Analysts $100,420 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $99,034
Human Resources Specialists $65,430 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $64,527
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,860 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $71,854
Writers and Authors $68,880 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $67,929
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,540 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $59,704
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,010 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,140
Social and Community Service Managers $75,250 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $74,211

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.

Saint Cloud at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,963 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,196 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited general studies schools are near Saint Cloud, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering general studies programs near Saint Cloud. The closest is Valencia College in Orlando, FL (22.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Orlando (26.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying general studies roles near Saint Cloud?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying general studies-related roles near Saint Cloud are: General and Operations Managers ($100,440), Management Analysts ($100,420), Social and Community Service Managers ($75,250). 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 Kissimmee instead of Saint Cloud?

Kissimmee, FL is 9.5 miles from Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud an affordable place to study general studies?

Saint Cloud’s median household income of $76,196 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud

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

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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