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Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Florida

13,887 students earned Computer & Information Sciences degrees in Florida in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Computer & Information Sciences is the 8th most popular major out of a total 38 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Computer & Information Sciences Majors in Florida

Computer & Information Sciences majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 5,090
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 3,785
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 3,785
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 3,785
Associate Degree 2,085
Master’s Degree 1,660
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 1,099
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 1,099
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 126
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 126
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 42
Post-Master’s Certificate 42

Gender Distribution

In Florida, a computer and information sciences major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of computer and information sciences majors in Florida is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.9%
  • Black or African American: 12.6%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 26.2%
  • White: 38.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 9.9%
  • Other Races: 6.8%
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Jobs for Computer & Information Sciences Grads in Florida

274,770 people in the state and 5,610,640 in the nation are employed in jobs related to computer and information sciences.

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Wages for Computer & Information Sciences Jobs in Florida

A typical salary for a computer and information sciences grad in the state is $78,900, compared to a typical salary of $92,030 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Florida that offer computer and information sciences degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

858 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
71,881 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 94% of students receive it. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%. It takes the average student 4.48 years to graduate.

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville
843 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
53,372 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $5,135. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 88%.

811 Degrees in Major Awarded
58% Graduation Rate
58,836 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $44,401 after earning their degree at this institution. A typical student attending FIU will pay a net price of $5,298. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 98% are considered full time.

614 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
50,626 Total Students

The average student takes 4.25 years to complete their degree at USF Tampa. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.30%. 92% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

614 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
43,569 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $9,946. Most students complete their degree in 4.20 years.

#6

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale
335 Degrees in Major Awarded
33,243 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 74% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 32%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 26 to 1.

304 Degrees in Major Awarded
22,344 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 78% of students receive it. The student loan default rate is 9.90% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 23 to 1.

#8

St Petersburg College

Clearwater
297 Degrees in Major Awarded
26,430 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $31,606 after earning their degree at this institution. 24% of the teachers are full time. A typical student attending SPC will pay a net price of $2,668.

233 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,298 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 9.00%. 27 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 34%.

229 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
30,805 Total Students

The 4.40% student loan default rate is lower than average. 72% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.56 years to complete their degree at FAU.

Computer & Information Sciences Careers in FL

Some of the careers computer and information sciences majors go into include:

Job Title FL Job Growth FL Median Salary
Software Applications Developers 40% $92,620
Information Security Analysts 38% $89,160
Systems Software Developers 22% $99,050
Web Developers 22% $59,290
Computer User Support Specialists 22% $44,920
Computer and Information Systems Managers 21% $120,580
Database Administrators 20% $85,470
Computer Workers 19% $76,500
Computer Network Support Specialists 19% $55,270
Multimedia Artists and Animators 17% $61,020
Managers 17% $90,740
Computer Systems Analysts 17% $79,200
Computer Science Professors 15% $69,130
Network and Computer Systems Administrators 15% $75,170
Graphic Designers 15% $45,880
Computer Network Architects 15% $86,810
Computer and Information Research Scientists 13% $95,990
Computer Programmers 2% $72,860
Data Entry Keyers -14% $29,980
Computer Operators -16% $41,620
Word Processors and Typists -29% $30,320

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to computer and information sciences.

Major Annual Graduates in FL
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9,666
Engineering 9,040
Engineering Technologies 1,539
Physical Sciences 1,506
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,320
Agriculture 1,234
Mathematics & Statistics 1,161
Communications Technology/Support 959

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