Best Theology & Ministry Schools Near Okeechobee, FL (2026)

Updated September 1, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Okeechobee, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering theology 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 theology-related role is Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary at a median $63,330 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Theology Schools to Okeechobee

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL 60.6 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,232
Avg net price $28,354/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Warner University

Lake Wales, FL 62.1 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,086
Avg net price $19,748/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Saint Vincent de Paul Regional Seminary

Boynton Beach, FL 66.3 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ave Maria University

Ave Maria, FL 73.0 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,520
Avg net price $24,860/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary

Deerfield Beach, FL 77.7 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
40.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,354
Avg net price $21,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southeastern University

Lakeland, FL 86.1 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
32.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 53%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,744
Avg net price $31,942/yr
Tuition
In‑state$32,950
Out‑of‑state$32,950
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 74

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

#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 97.9 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

#8

AdventHealth University

Orlando, FL 97.9 miles from Okeechobee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,282
Avg net price $30,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Theology Wages Near Okeechobee

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Florida, statewide)
Clergy$56,940
Director of Religious Activities and Education$49,230
Religious Worker, All Other$38,490
Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary$63,330

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 theology schools are near Okeechobee, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering theology programs near Okeechobee. The closest is Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, FL (60.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary (77.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying theology roles in Florida?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying theology-related roles in Florida are: Philosophy and Religion Teacher, Postsecondary ($63,330), Clergy ($56,940), Director of Religious Activities and Education ($49,230). 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 theology 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 theology?

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: September 1, 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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