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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Florida

10 Colleges
$62,523 Avg Salary
$42,545 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Information Science School for You

Out of the majors we analyze each year, information science was ranked 6th in Florida. In fact, 404 were awarded in the state in 2020-2021.

With all the computer science programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Information Science Schools in Florida to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 10 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for computer science students.

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2023 Best Information Science Schools in Florida

Check out the IS programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Information Science Schools

Our analysis found Florida Institute of Technology - Online to be the best school for information science students who want to pursue a degree in Florida. Florida Institute of Technology - Online is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Melbourne.

On average, IS graduates from Florida Institute of Technology - Online take out $40,206 in student loans while working on their degree.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Florida list. Located in the large city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Information Science at University of South Florida - Main Campus Report

Out of the 10 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida Institute of Technology landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.

On average, IS graduates from Florida Tech take out $40,206 in student loans while working on their degree.

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#4

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Out of the 10 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Nova Southeastern University landed the # 4 spot on the list. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.

Full Information Science at Nova Southeastern University Report

#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Florida State University is a great place for information science students. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.

Full Information Science at Florida State University Report

Rasmussen University - Florida ranked #6 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Florida list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.

Full Information Science at Rasmussen University - Florida Report

#7

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

Florida Atlantic University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best information science programs. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Strayer University - Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Information Science Schools in Florida list. Located in the suburb of Tampa, Strayer University - Florida is a private for-profit school with a small student population.

The average amount in student loans that IS majors at Strayer University - Florida take out is $51,351.

Full Information Science at Strayer University - Florida Report

#9

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Information Science Schools in Florida ranking. JU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jacksonville.

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With a ranking of #10, South University, Tampa did quite well on this year’s best schools for information science students. Located in the large city of Tampa, South University, Tampa is a private for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

After completing their degree, IS graduates from South University, Tampa carry an average student debtload of $51,566.

Full Information Science at South University, Tampa Report

Best Information Science Colleges in the Southeast Region

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State Degrees Awarded
Louisiana 126
West Virginia 60
Virginia 532
Georgia 413
Tennessee 11
North Carolina 224
Mississippi 1
Arkansas 71
Alabama 76
South Carolina 117
Kentucky 106

One of 10 majors within the computer science area of study, information science has other similar majors worth exploring.

IS Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Information Science 18,325

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336

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 The Opte Project.

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