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2023 Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Florida

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There are so many computer science programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Also there are many trade schools and bpptcamp that offer short-term programs that open up more career options.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Computer Science Degree Search has created the Best Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Florida to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 18 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for computer science students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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Top Computer Science Master's Degree Schools in Florida

Learn more about these excellent schools below:

#1

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida
$8,506 Average Tuition & Fees

Our analysis found Florida Polytechnic University to be the best school for computer science students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Florida.

One thing to take note of is that Florida Poly does offer online graduate classes in some areas. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 36% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since UF does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 79% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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$10,428 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the # 3 spot on the list.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at USF Tampa. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 69% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 18 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the # 4 spot on the list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UCF. Of all the graduate students enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 79% took at least some of their classes online.

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#5

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
$41,036 Average Tuition & Fees

A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Miami is a great place for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at U Miami. In fact, around 29% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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Florida Institute of Technology - Online came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking.

If you are interested in distance education, Florida Institute of Technology - Online is an excellent choice, since graduate classes are offered online.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
$11,553 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida State University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at Florida State. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Florida State University Report

#8

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
$22,588 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

One thing to take note of is that Florida Tech does offer online graduate classes in some areas. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Report

#9

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
$10,364 Average Tuition & Fees

University of North Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at UNF. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 94% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$30,832 Average Tuition & Fees

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking.

Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. In fact, around 71% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
$6,693 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list.

FAU does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#12

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Nova Southeastern University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida list.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since NUS Florida does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 52% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#13

Strayer University - Florida

Tampa, Florida
$15,135 Average Tuition & Fees

Strayer University - Florida ranked #13 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida list.

Since the graduate programs at Strayer University - Florida are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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$11,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida International University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida list.

Online graduate courses are available at FIU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. During the 2019-2020 year, about 84% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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$9,876 Average Tuition & Fees

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Computer Science Master’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking.

Florida A&M University does have options available for those who want to take online graduate classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 88% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#16

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
$9,062 Average Tuition & Fees

The University of West Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer science students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #16 on the list.

Online graduate courses are available at UWF, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 95% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full The University of West Florida Report

#17

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida

With a ranking of #17, Saint Leo University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer science students working on their master’s degree.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at St. Leo University. In 2019-2020 about 92% of the graduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

Full Saint Leo University Report

#18

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida

Full Sail University landed the #18 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree computer science programs.

Since the graduate programs at Full Sail University are primarily online school, so it is a great choice for returning adults and students who work full time.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 18 schools only.

References

  • 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 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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