High School

Florida Polytechnic University

Located in Lakeland, Florida Polytechnic University is Florida's only accredited public university with an exclusive focus on engineering, technology, and applied science.

Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College is a private college located in Lakeland that offers academics with a liberal arts or pre-professional focus.                                       

Southeastern University

Located in Lakeland, Southeastern University is a private Christian University offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.                                                  

Polk State College

Polk State College provides access to associate and baccalaureate degrees, career certificates, and workforce employment programs at multiple campuses across Polk County.

Polk State Corporate College

Polk State Corporate College provides workforce training through eight institutes. Here members of the workforce receive advanced training in areas specifically needed by their employers.

Keiser University

With a location in Lakeland, Keiser is a private, not-for-profit university offering career-focused undergraduate degrees on campus and online.                                      

Warner University 

Warner University is a private Christian University located in Lake Wales that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees as well as adult online programs.    

Webber International

University

Located in Babson Park, Webber International University is an accredited business university that offers an array of business, liberal arts and sciences, and pre-professional programs.

Florida Technical College

With a location in Lakeland, Florida Technical College is a for-profit college offering on-campus or online training programs in careers such as Healthcare, Business, and Criminal Justice.

Ridge Technical College

Offered through Polk County Public Schools, Ridge Technical College is located in Winter Haven and provides training programs to adults and high school students in careers such as Business, Construction, and Cosmetology. 

Southern Technical College

With a location in Auburndale, Southern Technical College offers day, evening, and online programs in fields such as Healthcare and Construction. 

Traviss Technical College

Offered through Polk County Public Schools, Traviss Technical College is located in Lakeland and provides training programs to adults and high school students in careers such as Automobile, Design, and Healthcare.