Southeastern University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Southeastern University at a glance

• 4,813

  students enrolled

• 1,527

  degrees and certificates a year

• 43%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $31,942

  average net price a year

  Tuition $30,432

• $36,314

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $46,744

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  80% working

Career retraining programs listed on its site.

What students study

AI and data programs

Southeastern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Southeastern University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Polk County, where the college is.

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• 201

  open professional jobs

• 44

  entry level

  3 say no experience is needed

• 3%

  ask for AI skills

  6 jobs

• 5.6%

  unemployment in Polk County

  2026-08 · up 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $63,644

  median household income

  Polk County

• 32%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.5% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, education, public administration & social work, which lead to finance (14 open), sales (31 open), operations (39 open), marketing (6 open), human resources (11 open), strategy (1 open).

Hiring most: SouthState Bank, National Association (17), State of Florida (15), Polk County FL (10), Amazon (6), Carvana (5), SouthState Bank (4), Arkema (3), Charter Communications (3).

What they hire for: Operations (39), Sales (31), Engineering (24), Finance (14), Legal (14), Human Resources (11). Operations jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: CareerSource Polk.

• CareerSource PolkLakeland · 863-508-1100 · Mon-Thur7:30-4:00, Fri 7:30-12:30
• CareerSource Polk (CareerSource Polk Haines City)Haines City · First Tuesday of every month (Job search) all other times by appointment only (Closed Saturday & Sunday).

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Common questions

How big is Southeastern University?

Southeastern University enrolls about 4,813 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Lakeland, Florida. It awards about 1,527 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Southeastern University?

43% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Southeastern University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $36,314 six years after entry and $46,744 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Southeastern University offer AI or data science degrees?

Southeastern University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Southeastern University?

201 open professional jobs are listed in Polk County, 44 of them entry level and 3 saying no experience is needed. SouthState Bank, National Association has the most openings.