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Best Online Technology Programs in Winter Garden, FL (2026)
Winter Garden, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs. Winter Garden has a population of about 47,182. Median household income is $106,371 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Technology Schools to Winter Garden
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Winter Garden. Distances are calculated from Winter Garden city center.
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 Winter Garden. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Valencia College
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DeVry University-Florida
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Orange Technical College-South Campus
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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida technology page.
Technology Wages Near Winter Garden
Winter Garden 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $129,620 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $127,830 |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,440 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $127,653 |
| Computer Network Architect | $156,560 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $154,398 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $91,800 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $90,533 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $63,460 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $62,584 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $54,430 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $53,679 |
| Web Developer | $83,820 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $82,663 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $171,210 | Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $168,846 |
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.
Winter Garden at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,182 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $106,371 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 43.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.4 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Technology-related employment in Orange County | 30,298 workers, 3,008 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Winter Garden-Area Cities With Technology Programs
- Ocoee, FL – 4.4 mi away (44,820 pop)
- Clermont, FL – 8.2 mi away (33,549 pop)
- Apopka, FL – 11.6 mi away (49,458 pop)
- Altamonte Springs, FL – 14.6 mi away (43,492 pop)
- Winter Park, FL – 15.7 mi away (30,208 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited technology schools are near Winter Garden, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Winter Garden. The closest is Orange Technical College-West Campus in Winter Garden, FL (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando (13.1 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying technology roles near Winter Garden?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Winter Garden are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,210), Computer Network Architect ($156,560), Software Developer ($129,620). 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 Ocoee instead of Winter Garden?
Ocoee, FL is 4.4 miles from Winter Garden 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.
Is Winter Garden an affordable place to study technology?
Winter Garden’s median household income of $106,371 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Winter Garden 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.