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Best Colleges in Lakeland, Florida
Top colleges in Lakeland ranked by national standing and graduate outcomes -- updated 2026.
Colleges listed: 6
Avg grad earnings: $44,272
Top Colleges in Lakeland
Nationally ranked schools appear first. Remaining schools are ordered by median graduate earnings.
| # | School | Grad Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida Southern College #466 national | $55,294 |
| 2 | Florida Polytechnic University #832 national | N/A |
| 3 | Southeastern University #2067 national | $46,744 |
| 4 | Maynard A. Traviss Technical College - Central Florida Aerospace Academy | $39,813 |
| 5 | Traviss Technical College | $39,813 |
| 6 | Keiser University-Lakeland | $39,696 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Excludes for-profit institutions.
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