Best Computer Science Schools in Florida

Florida has 7 colleges offering Computer Science programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 266 recent graduates. Graduates in Florida earn $61,747 on average within two years — 10% below the national average of $68,283. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of Miami graduates earn $78,343 while Eckerd College graduates earn $47,260 — a $31,083 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in FL

$61,747

FL Avg. Earnings

$68,283

National Avg.

389

Schools Nationally

Computer Science Schools in Florida, Ranked by Earnings

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL · Private

$78,343

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,514

Graduates: 26

Acceptance: 18.5%

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL · Private

$67,324

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,475

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 62.5%

Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL ·

$55,964

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,886

Graduates: 121

Acceptance: N/A

Florida Southern College

Lakeland, FL · Private

$59,846

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 59.1%

Full Sail University

Winter Park, FL ·

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $48,227

Graduates: 75

Acceptance: N/A

Saint Leo University

Saint Leo, FL · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,743

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 72.1%

Eckerd College

Saint Petersburg, FL · Private

$47,260

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 78.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Computer Science in Florida?

University of Miami ranks #1 for Computer Science in Florida with median graduate earnings of $78,343 within two years of graduation. There are 7 schools offering Computer Science programs in the state.

How much do Computer Science graduates earn in Florida?

Computer Science graduates in Florida earn an average of $61,747 within two years of graduation. This is 10% below the national average of $68,283 for this major.

What is the hardest Computer Science school to get into in Florida?

University of Miami is the most selective Computer Science program in Florida with an acceptance rate of 18.5%. The average acceptance rate across Computer Science programs in the state is 58.2%.

Other Popular Majors in Florida

Construction Engineering Technologies $66,387 Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering $65,041 Chemical Engineering $64,417 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $63,531 Computer Engineering $62,546 Industrial Engineering $62,541 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $62,354 Computer Programming $58,651

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.