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2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida

13 Schools Ranked
$3,778 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Computer Science Degree Search has created its Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Florida to see which basic certificate programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida

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$2,506 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Hillsborough Community College to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a basic certificate in Florida.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at HCC is $2,506. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,111.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since HCC does offer online classes for certain majors. In fact, around 88% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
$2,474 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Valencia College is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

In-state students pay an average of $2,474 in tuition and fees if they attend Valencia College full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,383.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Valencia College. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 96% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent basic certificate programs at Rasmussen University - Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer science schools in Florida.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Rasmussen University - Florida. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#4

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend St Petersburg College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at SPC is $2,682. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286.

SPC does offer online classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#5

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
$2,657 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FSCJ is $2,657. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,631.

One thing to take note of is that FSCJ does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 89% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees

Seminole State College of Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking.

Students from Florida who attend Seminole State full time pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,456.

Online courses are available at Seminole State, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
$4,879 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #7 on the list.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FAU. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,324.

One thing to take note of is that FAU does offer online classes in some areas. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees

Broward College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at BC is $2,830. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $8,952.

BC does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 87% took at least some of their classes online.

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#9

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
$3,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Daytona State College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best basic certificate computer science programs.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Daytona State College. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,994.

Some students may be able to take online classes at Daytona State College. During the 2019-2020 year, about 77% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
$3,050 Average Tuition & Fees

Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a basic certificate. It came in at #10 on the list.

In-state students pay an average of $3,050 in tuition and fees if they attend Palm Beach State College full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,910.

Online courses are available at Palm Beach State College, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#11

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, Florida
$2,563 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #11, Santa Fe College did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Santa Fe College is $2,563. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,189.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Santa Fe College does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 73% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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#12

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees

Indian River State College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking.

Students from Florida who attend Indian River State College full time pay an average of $2,764 in tuition and fees. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,201.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at Indian River State College. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
$2,838 Average Tuition & Fees

Miami Dade College ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at MDC is $2,838. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,661.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at MDC. In fact, around 80% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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