Best Online Machine Learning Programs in Okeechobee, FL (2026)

Okeechobee, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering machine learning programs, with tuition ranging from $3,165 to $11,859 per year for indexed 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 machine learning-related role is Software Developer at a median $130,980 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Machine Learning Schools to Okeechobee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer machine learning 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.

#1

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 31.4 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 68.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,315
Avg net price $3,815/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 125

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 48.6 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 73

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

#3

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 58.2 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,137
Avg net price $35,639/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Melbourne, FL 58.2 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL 63.1 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 62.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,923
Avg net price $9,182/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 104

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 65.0 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 63.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 94

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

#7

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Delray Beach, FL 72.2 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 67.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,792
Avg net price $21,276/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,168
Out‑of‑state$18,168
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education SchoolsIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lynn University

Boca Raton, FL 73.7 miles from Okeechobee BOC Score 38.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 29

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

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


Machine Learning Wages Near Okeechobee

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Computer and Information Research Scientist$119,810
Data Scientist$115,820
Software Developer$130,980
Statistician$108,040

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 machine learning schools are near Okeechobee, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering machine learning programs near Okeechobee. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (31.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Palm Beach State College (63.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying machine learning roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying machine learning-related roles in Florida are: Software Developer ($130,980), Computer and Information Research Scientist ($119,810), Data Scientist ($115,820). 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 machine learning 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 machine learning?

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 10, 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.