Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Winter Park, FL (2026)

Winter Park, Florida has a population of about 29,929. The city’s median household income is $98,076 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Winter Park, with tuition ranging from $3,227 to $72,790 per year for indexed programs. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $83,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Winter Park

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 39 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Winter Park. Distances are calculated from Winter Park city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Rollins CollegeWinter Park, FL0.5 mi$58,300 - $72,790
Herzing University-OrlandoWinter Park, FL2.2 miContact school for pricing
Full Sail UniversityWinter Park, FL2.6 miContact school for pricing
Ana G. Mendez UniversityOrlando, FL8.3 miContact school for pricing
University of Central FloridaOrlando, FL8.7 miContact school for pricing
Valencia CollegeOrlando, FL9.1 miContact school for pricing
Seminole State College of FloridaSanford, FL10.4 mi$3,227 - $11,447
Johnson University FloridaKissimmee, FL20.5 miContact school for pricing
Stetson UniversityDeLand, FL30.3 miContact school for pricing
Lake-Sumter State CollegeLeesburg, FL31.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Liberal Arts Wages Near Winter Park

Winter Park 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Public Relations Specialist$62,250Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$61,391
Management Analyst$83,130Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$81,982
Technical Writer$82,470Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$81,331
News Analyst, Reporter, or Journalist$61,160Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$60,316
Editor$59,610Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$58,787
Training and Development Specialist$69,100Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$68,146
Human Resources Specialist$64,970Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$64,073

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Winter Park at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,929Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$98,076Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+63.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Liberal Arts-related employment in Orange County5,445 workers, 647 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Winter Park, FL?

Our directory has 39 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Winter Park. The closest is Rollins College in Winter Park, FL (0.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lake-Sumter State College (31.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Winter Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Winter Park are: Management Analyst ($83,130), Technical Writer ($82,470), Training and Development Specialist ($69,100). 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 Casselberry instead of Winter Park?

Casselberry, FL is 4.6 miles from Winter Park and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Winter Park an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Winter Park’s median household income of $98,076 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winter Park 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.