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

9 Schools Ranked

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.

The Most Popular Computer Science Doctor's Degree 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 9 schools in Florida to see which ones were the most popular doctor'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

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
35 Total Awards
$22,790 Average Tuition & Fees

Our 2023 rankings named Nova Southeastern University the most popular school in Florida for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. This large private not-for-profit school is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and it awarded 35 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Around 20% of those degree recipients were women.

One thing to take note of is that NUS Florida does offer online graduate classes in some areas. In fact, around 52% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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#2

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
30 Total Awards
$8,872 Average Tuition & Fees

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Computer Science Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. UCF is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 30 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 20% were women.

Depending on your major, you may be able to take online graduate classes at UCF. During the 2019-2020 year, about 79% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#3

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
19 Total Awards
$12,737 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Florida. Located in Gainesville, Florida, the large public school awarded 19 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Around 47% of those degree recipients were women.

UF 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, 79% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
18 Total Awards
$11,553 Average Tuition & Fees

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Florida State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular computer science schools in Florida. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, the large public school handed out 18 doctor’s degree awards in 2020-2021.

Around 22% of those degree recipients were women.

If you are interested in distance education, be sure to check with the school since Florida State does offer online graduate classes for certain majors. In fact, around 92% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

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13 Total Awards
$11,106 Average Tuition & Fees

Out of the 9 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in Miami, Florida, the large public school awarded 13 diplomas to qualifed doctor’s degree students in 2020-2021.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at FIU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 84% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#6

Florida Atlantic University

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

Florida Atlantic University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular doctor’s degree computer science programs. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 6 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Of those students who received their degree, 17% were women.

Online graduate courses are available at FAU, but you will need to check with the school to see if they are available for your field of interest. In fact, around 90% of the graduate population registered for at least one online class in 2019-2020.

Full Florida Atlantic University Report

#7

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, Florida
3 Total Awards
$22,588 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, Florida Institute of Technology did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. This medium-sized private not-for-profit school is located in Melbourne, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

Of those students who received their degree, 67% were women.

Some students may be able to take online graduate classes at Florida Tech. During the 2019-2020 year, about 50% of the graduate students at the school took at least one online course.

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#7

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida
3 Total Awards
$41,036 Average Tuition & Fees

With a ranking of #7, University of Miami did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for computer science students working on their doctor’s degree. This fairly large private not-for-profit school is located in Coral Gables, Florida, and it awarded 3 doctor’s degrees in 2020-2021.

U Miami does offer online graduate classes for certain degree levels. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 29% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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#7

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, Florida
3 Total Awards

St. Thomas University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for computer science students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. STU is located in Miami Gardens, Florida and has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 doctor’s degrees to qualified students.

Around 33% of those degree recipients were women.

You may have the opportunity to take online graduate classes at STU. To give an idea of how popular online courses are at the school, 45% of graduates took at least one course online in 2019-2020.

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Notes and References

Footnotes

*These averages are for the top 9 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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