Best Photography Schools Near Sebring, FL (2026)

Updated August 25, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sebring, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs, with tuition ranging from $2,496 to $11,966 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 Florida, the top-earning photography-related role is Graphic Designer at a median $61,660 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Photography Schools to Sebring

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer photography 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

Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota, FL 66.3 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,325
Avg net price $57,742/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 6

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 67.6 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
63.6 BOC Score
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: 85

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

#3

State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota

Bradenton, FL 69.9 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,318
Avg net price $22,356/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 76.6 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL 77.3 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
38.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,819
Avg net price $38,071/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 79.1 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • 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: 18

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL 119.4 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
59.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,096
Avg net price $7,177/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 93

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Barry University

Miami, FL 134.8 miles from Sebring
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 9

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 photography page.

Photography Wages Near Sebring

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Photographer$42,640
Graphic Designer$61,660

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

MetricValueSource
Population11,185Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$42,072Census 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 photography schools are near Sebring, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering photography programs near Sebring. The closest is Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL (66.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota (69.9 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying photography roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying photography-related roles in Florida are: Graphic Designer ($61,660), Photographer ($42,640). Wages for Sebring workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

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 photography 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 photography?

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: August 25, 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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