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General Computer Science Schools in Florida

In 2020-2021, 532 students earned their Computer Science degrees in FL.

A General Computer Science major is the 4th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of General Computer Science Majors in Florida

Computer Science 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 computer science major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer science 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 General Computer Science Grads in Florida

In this state, there are 117,490 people employed in jobs related to a computer science degree, compared to 2,790,990 nationwide.

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Wages for General Computer Science Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a computer science grad in the state is $78,900, compared to a typical salary of $96,200 nationwide.

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

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.20%. An average student at Florida Tech will pay a net price of $31,009. Of all the students who attend this school, 96% get financial aid.

65 Degrees in Major Awarded
1,422 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. 100% of students get financical aid.

#3

University of Miami

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

It takes the average student 4.14 years to graduate. In their early career, U Miami grads earn an average salary of $54,383. The student loan default rate of 1.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Full Sail University

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.03 years. 80% of students get financical aid. Graduates earn an average $28,128 after graduation.

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

It takes the average student 4.25 years to graduate. Graduates earn an average $43,307 after graduation. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%.

#6

Saint Leo University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. This private institution charges an average net price of $18,445. The student loan default rate of 7.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#7

Nova Southeastern University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Most students complete their degree in 4.19 years. In their early career, NUS Florida grads earn an average salary of $43,703.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.14 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The student loan default rate of 7.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.53 years. The full-time teacher rate is 96%. This public school has an average net price of $8,865.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 100% of students get financical aid. This private school has an average net price of $26,517.

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

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $7,089. Graduates earn an average $35,816 after graduation. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 20 to 1.

General Computer Science Careers in FL

Some of the careers computer science 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

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