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General Computer Science Schools in Florida

2,745 students earned Computer and Information Sciences degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In terms of popularity, General Computer Science is the 1st most popular major in the state out of a total 22 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Florida

Computer and Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,994
Master’s Degree 610
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 71
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 71
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 71
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 42
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 42
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 24
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 24
Associate Degree 4

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 9.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.9%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 24.6%
  • White: 32.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 22.4%
  • Other Races: 4.2%
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Jobs for General Computer Science Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 91,310 people employed in jobs related to a computer and information sciences degree, compared to 2,052,290 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $85,050, compared to a typical salary of $93,610 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville
656 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

The average student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree at UF. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $5,135. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

537 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $43,759 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

451 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $5,298. The full-time teacher rate is 98%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 25 to 1.

277 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $45,061 a year. 85% of the teachers are full time. 21 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

216 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $10,735. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.56 years to graduate.

140 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 72% are considered full time.

119 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
16,926 Total Students

Of all the students who attend this school, 90% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years.

#8

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo
48 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
9,832 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $38,661 after earning their degree at this institution. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. An average student at St. Leo University will pay a net price of $18,445.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
43% Graduation Rate
13,061 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1. 93% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $35,816 after earning their degree at this institution.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
4,407 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $51,324 after graduation. The student to faculty ratio is 49 to 1. The student loan default rate is 1.70% which is lower than average.

General Computer Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $120,580
Database Administrators 20% $85,470
Computer Workers 19% $76,500
Computer Systems Analysts 17% $79,200
Computer Science Professors 15% $69,130
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15% $75,170
Computer Network Architects 15% $86,810
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $95,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Information Technology 2,342
Other Computer Sciences 45
Informatics 22
Artificial Intelligence 21

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