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2023 Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida

13 Schools Ranked
$5,469 Avg Tuition & Fees*

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right 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. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

The Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Computer Science Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 13 schools in Florida to see which ones had the most popular online basic certificate programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with online programs.

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440 Total Awards
$10,748 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide the most popular school in Florida for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Embry-Riddle Worldwide is located in Daytona Beach, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 440 basic certificates to qualified students.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $10,748 to cover tuition and fees at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Around 10% of those degree recipients were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 98% took at least some of their classes online.

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#2

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
280 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, St Petersburg College landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in Clearwater, Florida, the large public school handed out 280 basic certificate awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they attend SPC full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $9,286. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

In 2019-2020 about 87% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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198 Total Awards
$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Seminole State College of Florida landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in Sanford, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 198 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Seminole State is $3,131. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,456. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 88% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#4

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Total Awards
$3,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 13 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Daytona State College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Daytona State College is a public institution located in Daytona Beach, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 25 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend Daytona State College full time pay an average of $3,106 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $11,994. Around 16% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 77% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
230 Total Awards

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Full Sail University is a great place for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Located in Winter Park, Florida, the large private for-profit school awarded 230 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

Around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
47 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #6, Indian River State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Indian River State College is a fairly large public school situated in Fort Pierce, Florida. It awarded 47 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indian River State College is $2,764. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,201. Around 28% of those degree recipients were women.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, Florida
6 Total Awards
$2,370 Average Tuition & Fees

Gulf Coast State College landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Located in Panama City, Florida, the small public school awarded 6 diplomas to qualifed basic certificate students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,370 in tuition and fees if they attend GCSC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,635.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 57% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

Polk State College

Winter Haven, Florida
4 Total Awards
$3,366 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Polk State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Polk State College is a medium-sized public school located in Winter Haven, Florida that handed out 4 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Polk State is $3,366. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,271.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 90% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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67 Total Awards
$2,791 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #8, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. EFSC is a public institution located in Cocoa, Florida. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 67 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EFSC. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,976. Of those students who received their degree, 36% were women.

Around 93% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#10

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, Florida
9 Total Awards
$3,100 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #10, Florida Gateway College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their basic certificate. Florida Gateway College is a small public school located in Lake City, Florida that handed out 9 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at FGC is $3,100. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $11,747. Around 44% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 73% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#10

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, Florida
5 Total Awards
$3,155 Average Tuition & Fees

Pasco-Hernando State College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida ranking. Pasco-Hernando State College is a medium-sized public school located in New Port Richey, Florida that handed out 5 basic certificates in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,155 in tuition and fees if they attend PHSC full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $12,032. Around 40% of those degree recipients were women.

To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 98% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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7 Total Awards
$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees

Rasmussen University - Florida landed the #12 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular basic certificate computer science programs. Rasmussen University - Florida is located in Ocala, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 7 basic certificates to qualified students.

The average tuition and fees at Rasmussen University - Florida is $13,635. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid. Of those students who received their degree, 14% were women.

Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 100% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

Hodges University

Naples, Florida
$14,780 Average Tuition & Fees

Hodges University ranked #13 on this year’s Most Popular Online Computer Science Basic Certificate Schools in Florida list.

The average tuition and fees at International College is $14,780. In-state students do not receive a discount, however you may be able to reduce your price if you receive financial aid.

During the 2019-2020 year, about 91% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 13 schools only.

References

  • 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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