Okeechobee, Florida has a population of about 5,376. The city’s median household income is $50,365 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited technology programs within 100 miles of Okeechobee. In Florida, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,620 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer technology programs. Distances are calculated from Okeechobee city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | 31.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | 48.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 58.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | Melbourne, FL | 58.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Career College-West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | 59.8 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida technology page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Florida, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $126,550 |
| Information Security Analyst | $105,990 |
| Computer Network Architect | $130,320 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $92,980 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $68,950 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,120 |
| Web Developer | $81,410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,620 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,376 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $50,365 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 20.5% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Technology-related employment in Okeechobee County | 29 workers, 10 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 technology programs within 100 miles of Okeechobee. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (31.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida Career College-West Palm Beach (59.8 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles in Florida are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,620), Computer Network Architect ($130,320), Software Developer ($126,550). Wages for Okeechobee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Port Saint Lucie, FL is 27.3 miles from Okeechobee and has its own set of local technology programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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.
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