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2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Florida

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Finding the Best Computer Programming Basic Certificate School for You

In 2020-2021, computer programming students earned 447 degrees and certificates from a Florida school, making the subject the 5th in the state.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for computer science students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 21 schools in Florida to see which ones were the most popular basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Computer Programming program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for programming majors pursuing a basic certificate.

Our 2023 rankings named Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide the most popular school in Florida for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Worldwide is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 12% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 88% are male.

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#2

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valencia College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the large city of Orlando.

About 24% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 76% are male.

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Out of the 21 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Seminole State College of Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.

Of the 64 students majoring in programming at Seminole State, 66% are male and 34% are female.

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#4

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

The in-demand basic certificate programs at Santa Fe College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Florida. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the medium-sized suburb of Gainesville.

Of the 51 students majoring in programming at Santa Fe College, 75% are male and 25% are female.

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The in-demand basic certificate programs at Hillsborough Community College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer programming schools in Florida. HCC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Tampa.

About 36% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 64% are male.

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#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 31 students majoring in programming at BC, 84% are male and 16% are female.

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#7

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

With a ranking of #7, St Petersburg College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer programming students working on their basic certificate. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 79% are male.

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#8

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer programming programs. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 29% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 71% are male.

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Florida SouthWestern State College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Programming Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. FSW is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers.

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#10

Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee Community College landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer programming programs. Tallahassee Community College is a large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

About 25% of the students majoring in programming at the school are women while 75% are male.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Computer Programming Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 12
Louisiana 27
North Carolina 4
Virginia 137
Georgia 241
Tennessee 0
Mississippi 102
Arkansas 11
South Carolina 29
Alabama 0

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, computer programming has other similar majors worth exploring.

Programming Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Computer Programming 8,750
App Specific Computer Programming 2,411
Computer Programming Certifications 278
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms 173
Computer Game Programming 169
Other Computer Programming 158

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 21 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to luis gomes.

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