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2023 Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida

10 Colleges
$26,431 Avg Salary
$28,734 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, computer software and applications students earned 500 degrees and certificates from a Florida school, making the subject the 4th in the state.

It's not easy to decide which computer science program to enroll in when you have so many options available. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 10 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best associate degree programs for computer science students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida

Check out the computer software associate degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Computer Software & Applications Associate Degree Schools

Our 2023 rankings named Hillsborough Community College the best school in Florida for computer software and applications students working on their associate degree. Located in the city of Tampa, HCC is a public school with a large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. FSCJ is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Jacksonville.

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#3

Valencia College

Orlando, FL

The excellent associate degree programs at Valencia College helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer software and applications schools in Florida. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from Valencia College carry an average student debtload of $14,781.

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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 #4 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. Seminole State is a large public school located in the city of Sanford.

Computer Software majors at Seminole State take out an average of $19,823 in student loans while working on their Associate Degree.

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#5

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, FL

Out of the 10 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the # 5 spot on the list. SPC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Clearwater.

After completing their Associate Degree, computer software graduates from SPC carry an average student debtload of $18,804.

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#6

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the midsize suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer software majors at Santa Fe College accumulate an average of around $22,674 in student debt.

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#7

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, FL

Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer software and applications students to get a associate degree. It came in at #7 on the list. Palm Beach State College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth.

While working on their Associate Degree, computer software majors at Palm Beach State College accumulate an average of around $14,268 in student debt.

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#8

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL

Indian River State College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the suburb of Fort Pierce, Indian River State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#9

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL

Miami Dade College landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best associate degree computer software and applications programs. Located in the large city of Miami, MDC is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Computer Software Applications Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. BC is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale.

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Best Computer Software & Applications Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 36
West Virginia 39
Virginia 354
Georgia 154
Tennessee 89
North Carolina 297
Mississippi 11
Arkansas 62
Alabama 5
South Carolina 14
Kentucky 44

Computer Software & Applications is one of 10 different types of computer science programs to choose from.

Computer Software Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Web & Multimedia Design 5,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing & Database Administration 3,756
Computer Graphics 2,988
Other Computer Software & Media Applications 1,438
Modeling, Virtual Environments & Simulation 854

Majors Similar to Computer Software

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 10 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 Negative Space.

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