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Computer Science Schools in Florida

532 students earned CompSci degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer Science is the 3rd most popular major out of a total 8 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer Science Majors in Florida

CompSci majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 404
Master’s Degree 99
Associate Degree 16
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 13
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 13

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a compsci major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of compsci majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.4%
  • Black or African American: 6.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 15.8%
  • White: 44.2%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 20.1%
  • Other Races: 7.0%
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Jobs for Computer Science Grads in Florida

There are 117,490 people in the state and 2,790,990 people in the nation working in compsci jobs.

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Wages for Computer Science Jobs in Florida

In this state, compsci grads earn an average of $78,900. Nationwide, they make an average of $96,200.

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There are 11 colleges in Florida that offer compsci degrees. Learn about the most popular 11 below:

69 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
6,775 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1. The student loan default rate is 5.20% which is lower than average. 92% of the teachers are full time.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,422 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
17,809 Total Students

72% of students get financical aid. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,383 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.14 years to complete their degree at U Miami.

#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park
60 Degrees in Major Awarded
31% Graduation Rate
24,627 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. 80% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. An average student at Full Sail University will pay a net price of $27,454.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 22 to 1. The student loan default rate is 3.30% which is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $8,346.

#6

Saint Leo University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.39 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $18,445.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale
39 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
20,888 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. An average student at NUS Florida will pay a net price of $25,833. 100% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
29% Graduation Rate
9,055 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.80%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,226 a year. The full-time teacher rate is 10%.

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

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.40%. It takes the average student 4.53 years to graduate.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
3,413 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. An average student at Florida Southern will pay a net price of $26,517. The full-time teacher rate is 99%.

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

20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $35,816 a year. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 100% are considered full time.

Computer Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers compsci majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $92,620
Information Security Analysts 38% $89,160
Systems Software Developers 22% $99,050
Web Developers 22% $59,290
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $120,580
Computer Workers 19% $76,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 19% $55,270
Computer Science Professors 15% $69,130
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $95,990
Computer Programmers 2% $72,860

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to compsci.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Computer Information Systems 5,133
Information Technology 1,470
Computer Software Applications 500
Computer Programming 447
Information Science 404
Computer Systems Analysis 401
Computer Systems Networking 116

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