Best Web Design Schools Near Lakeland, FL (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lakeland, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs, with tuition ranging from $2,664 to $18,529 per year for indexed programs. Lakeland has a population of about 117,030. Median household income is $60,947 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area, the top-earning web design-related role is Software Developers at a median $122,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Web Design Schools to Lakeland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer web design programs near Lakeland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lakeland 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 Lakeland. 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

Polk State College

Winter Haven, FL 14.9 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,624
Avg net price $9,427/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Hillsborough Community College

Tampa, FL 31.7 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,782
Avg net price $3,861/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 88

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Valencia College

Orlando, FL 43.8 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,594
Avg net price $12,037/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,664
Out‑of‑state$9,576
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

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

#4

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL 44.8 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,903
Avg net price $5,203/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 46.0 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 49.1 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Beacon College

Leesburg, FL 52.4 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
28.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 43%
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $29,420
Avg net price $53,517/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,680
Out‑of‑state$51,680
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 8

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

#8

College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL 77.9 miles from Lakeland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,203
Avg net price $12,088/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,710
Out‑of‑state$10,517
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 41

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

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

Web Design Wages Near Lakeland

Lakeland is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL metro area (BLS area code 29460). 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)
Web and Digital Interface Designers $77,730 FL statewide $80,051
Web Developers $66,770 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $68,764
Graphic Designers $56,660 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $58,352
Special Effects Artists and Animators $85,870 FL statewide $88,435
Art Directors $99,660 FL statewide $102,636
Software Developers $122,200 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $125,850
Commercial and Industrial Designers $75,400 Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $77,652
Desktop Publishers $52,720 FL statewide $54,295

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.

Lakeland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 117,030 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $60,947 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 97.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited web design schools are near Lakeland, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering web design programs near Lakeland. The closest is Polk State College in Winter Haven, FL (14.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pasco-Hernando State College (44.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying web design roles near Lakeland?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying web design-related roles near Lakeland are: Software Developers ($122,200), Art Directors ($99,660), Special Effects Artists and Animators ($85,870). 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 Plant City instead of Lakeland?

Plant City, FL is 10.5 miles from Lakeland and has its own set of local web design programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lakeland an affordable place to study web design?

Lakeland’s median household income of $60,947 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lakeland 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 Lakeland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lakeland:

Data verified: September 7, 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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