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2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida

58 Schools Ranked
$10,632 Avg Tuition & Fees*
$26,086 Avg Student Debt

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which computer science program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school or bootcamp to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Computer Science Degree Search has developed this Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 58 schools in Florida to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for computer science students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school on the list.

Learn more about these popular schools below:

#1

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
687 Total Awards
$6,368 Average Tuition & Fees
$22,799 Avg Student Debt

Our 2023 rankings named University of Central Florida the most popular school in Florida for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 687 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at UCF is $6,368. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $22,467. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $22,799 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 16% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at UCF. In 2019-2020 about 99% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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661 Total Awards
$6,565 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,098 Avg Student Debt

Out of the 58 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 2 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 661 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,565 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FIU. Out-of-state students pay an average of $18,963. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FIU accumulate an average of $23,098 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 18% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at FIU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 86% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#3

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
411 Total Awards
$6,517 Average Tuition & Fees
$20,978 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. This large public school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 411 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $6,517 in tuition and fees if they attend Florida State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $21,683. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $20,978 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 34% of those degree recipients were women.

Florida State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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357 Total Awards
$6,410 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,223 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Tampa, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 357 students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,410 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend USF Tampa. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $17,324. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from USF Tampa accumulate an average of $24,223 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at USF Tampa. In fact, around 97% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#5

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
308 Total Awards
$6,381 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,875 Avg Student Debt

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. University of Florida is a large public school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 308 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $6,381 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UF. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $28,659. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UF accumulate an average of $18,875 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 19% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UF. In fact, around 99% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
198 Total Awards
$2,830 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,551 Avg Student Debt

Broward College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. BC is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 198 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,830 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend BC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $8,952. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $18,551 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since BC does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 87% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, Florida
146 Total Awards
$26,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$32,566 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #7, Saint Leo University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in Saint Leo, Florida, the medium-sized private not-for-profit school awarded 146 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $26,050 to cover tuition and fees at St. Leo University. The school does not offer an in-state discount. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from St. Leo University accumulate an average of $32,566 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 29% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since St. Leo University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#8

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
143 Total Awards
$2,838 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,535 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #8, Miami Dade College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. MDC is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $2,838 in tuition and fees if they attend MDC full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $9,661. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,535 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 15% were women.

One thing to take note of is that MDC does offer online classes in some areas. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 80% took at least some of their classes online.

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#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
143 Total Awards
$5,964 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,077 Avg Student Debt

University of North Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UNF is located in Jacksonville, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 143 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $5,964 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend UNF. Out-of-state students pay an average of $19,407. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $21,077 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

UNF does offer online classes for certain degree levels. During the 2019-2020 year, about 98% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#10

St Petersburg College

Clearwater, Florida
140 Total Awards
$2,682 Average Tuition & Fees
$29,737 Avg Student Debt

St Petersburg College ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in Clearwater, Florida, the large public school handed out 140 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,682 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend SPC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,286. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $29,737 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 31% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that SPC does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 87% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
135 Total Awards
$4,879 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,854 Avg Student Debt

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, the large public school awarded 135 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,879 in tuition and fees if they attend FAU full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $17,324. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from FAU accumulate an average of $21,854 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 21% of those degree recipients were women.

FAU does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 99% took at least some of their classes online.

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133 Total Awards
$3,131 Average Tuition & Fees
$24,106 Avg Student Debt

With a ranking of #12, Seminole State College of Florida did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their bachelor’s degree. Seminole State College of Florida is a fairly large public school located in Sanford, Florida that handed out 133 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $3,131 in tuition and fees if they attend Seminole State full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $11,456. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Seminole State accumulate an average of $24,106 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Seminole State does offer online classes for certain degree levels. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 88% took at least some of their classes online.

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#13

The University of West Florida

Pensacola, Florida
131 Total Awards
$5,776 Average Tuition & Fees
$21,588 Avg Student Debt

The University of West Florida landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Located in Pensacola, Florida, the fairly large public school handed out 131 bachelor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $5,776 in tuition and fees if they attend UWF full time. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $18,658. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $21,588 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at UWF. In fact, around 98% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#14

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida
122 Total Awards
$2,657 Average Tuition & Fees
$25,806 Avg Student Debt

Florida State College at Jacksonville did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #14 on the list. FSCJ is a large public school situated in Jacksonville, Florida. It awarded 122 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,657 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend FSCJ. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $9,631. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $25,806 in student loans. Around 25% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online classes at FSCJ. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 89% took at least some of their classes online.

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#15

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
107 Total Awards
$54,760 Average Tuition & Fees
$17,427 Avg Student Debt

University of Miami ranked #15 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 107 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you don’t receive financial aid, you can expect a bill for $54,760 to cover tuition and fees at U Miami. The school does not offer an in-state discount. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $17,427 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 33% were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at U Miami. During the 2019-2020 year, about 36% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full University of Miami Report

#16

Florida Polytechnic University

Lakeland, Florida
104 Total Awards
$4,940 Average Tuition & Fees
$13,716 Avg Student Debt

Florida Polytechnic University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Lakeland, Florida is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelor’s degrees to 104 students in 2020-2021.

In-state students pay an average of $4,940 in tuition and fees if they attend Florida Poly full time. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $21,004. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $13,716 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 13% were women.

Online courses are available at Florida Poly, 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 74% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

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#17

Full Sail University

Winter Park, Florida
440 Total Awards
$33,014 Avg Student Debt

Full Sail University landed the #17 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree computer science programs. Full Sail University is a large private for-profit school located in Winter Park, Florida that handed out 440 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $33,014 in student loans. Around 12% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Full Sail University does offer online classes for certain majors. In 2019-2020 about 100% of the undergraduate students at the school chose to take one or more online courses.

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91 Total Awards
$13,635 Average Tuition & Fees
$37,026 Avg Student Debt

Rasmussen University - Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school situated in Ocala, Florida. It awarded 91 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Rasmussen University - Florida, expect to pay an average of $13,635 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Rasmussen University - Florida accumulate an average of $37,026 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that Rasmussen University - Florida does offer online classes in some areas. In fact, around 100% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#19

Eastern Florida State College

Cocoa, Florida
84 Total Awards
$2,791 Average Tuition & Fees
$26,330 Avg Student Debt

Eastern Florida State College came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Cocoa, Florida, the fairly large public school awarded 84 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $2,791 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend EFSC. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,976. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from EFSC accumulate an average of $26,330 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 26% of those degree recipients were women.

Some students may be able to take online classes at EFSC. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 93% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#20

The University of Tampa

Tampa, Florida
82 Total Awards
$31,274 Average Tuition & Fees
$23,848 Avg Student Debt

The University of Tampa came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in Tampa, Florida, the fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 82 diplomas to qualifed bachelor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

UT does not offer a discount to in-state students, so the average tuition and fees for all undergraduates is $31,274. This amount may be reduced if you receive financial aid. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from UT accumulate an average of $23,848 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 29% of those degree recipients were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at UT. In fact, around 65% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#21

Palm Beach State College

Lake Worth, Florida
66 Total Awards
$3,050 Average Tuition & Fees
$18,534 Avg Student Debt

Palm Beach State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. Palm Beach State College is located in Lake Worth, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 66 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

In-state students pay an average of $3,050 in tuition and fees if they attend Palm Beach State College full time. Out-of-state students pay an average of $10,910. By the time they get their bachelor’s degree, students from this school have racked up an average of $18,534 in student loans. Of those students who received their degree, 23% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online classes at Palm Beach State College. Of all the undergraduates enrolled at the school during the 2019-2020 academic year, around 96% took at least some of their classes online.

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#22

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, Florida
60 Total Awards
$2,764 Average Tuition & Fees
$14,910 Avg Student Debt

Indian River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #22 on the list. Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, Florida and has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 60 bachelor’s degrees to qualified students.

The average in-state tuition and fees for students at Indian River State College is $2,764. If you are from out of state, expect to pay an average of $10,201. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Indian River State College accumulate an average of $14,910 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Indian River State College does have options available for those who want to take online classes. You will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your specific major. In fact, around 79% of the undergraduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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59 Total Awards
$5,785 Average Tuition & Fees
$27,217 Avg Student Debt

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #23 on the list. Florida A&M University is a public institution located in Tallahassee, Florida. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 59 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Full-time students from Florida pay an average of $5,785 in tuition and fees if they choose to attend Florida A&M University. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $17,725. Bachelor’s Degree recipients from Florida A&M University accumulate an average of $27,217 in student debt by the time they complete their degree. Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Florida A&M University does offer online classes for certain majors. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 100% of undergraduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

Full Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University Report

#24

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
46 Total Awards
$43,246 Average Tuition & Fees
$36,966 Avg Student Debt

Florida Institute of Technology ranked #24 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Florida Tech is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Melbourne, Florida. It awarded 46 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

If you want to attend Florida Tech, expect to pay an average of $43,246 in tuition and fees. Of course, this could be reduced if you receive financial aid. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $36,966 in loans while pursuing their degree. Around 17% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Florida Tech does offer online classes for certain majors. During the 2019-2020 year, about 11% of the undergraduates at the school took at least one online course.

Full Florida Institute of Technology Report

#25

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, Florida
44 Total Awards
$3,876 Average Tuition & Fees
$19,514 Avg Student Debt

University of Florida-Online ranked #25 on this year’s Most Popular Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. This medium-sized public school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 44 bachelor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Students from Florida who attend UF Online full time pay an average of $3,876 in tuition and fees. Those students who come from outside the state pay an average of $16,579. On average, bachelor’s degree students take out $19,514 in loans while pursuing their degree. Of those students who received their degree, 27% were women.

If you are interested in distance education, UF Online is an excellent choice, since the school is online.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 25 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%.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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