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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Florida

13 Colleges
$42,585 Avg Salary
$25,032 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Programming 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.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Programming Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 13 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Computer Programming Schools in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Programming Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Programming Schools

Our analysis found Herzing University - Winter Park to be the best school for computer programming students who want to pursue a degree in Florida. Herzing University - Winter Park is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.

The average amount in student loans that programming majors at Herzing University - Winter Park take out is $39,310.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Hillsborough Community College is a great place for computer programming students. HCC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tampa.

Programming majors at HCC take out an average of $12,176 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#3

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Valencia College. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in Florida list. Valencia College is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Orlando.

While working on their degree, programming majors at Valencia College accumulate an average of around $19,875 in student debt.

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#4

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

The excellent programs at St Petersburg College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer programming schools in Florida. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Programming majors at SPC take out an average of $19,994 in student loans while working on their egree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Seminole State College of Florida. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer Programming Schools in Florida list. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.

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#6

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL

Daytona State College landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer programming programs. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Daytona State College is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#7

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer programming students. It came in at #7 on the list. JU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.

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#8

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Programming Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the large suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a very large student population.

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#9

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer programming students. It came in at #9 on the list. Santa Fe College is a large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville.

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#10

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL

Full Sail University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer programming students. It came in at #10 on the list. Full Sail University is a very large private for-profit school located in the suburb of Winter Park.

After completing their degree, programming graduates from Full Sail University carry an average student debtload of $31,375.

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Best Computer Programming Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Programming Colleges 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 13 schools only.

  • 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 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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