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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida

8 Colleges
$115,818 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree School for You

Computer & Information Sciences is one of the most popular subjects to study in Florida. With 9,003 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 8th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which 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. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Florida to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida

Check out the computer and information sciences doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Florida Schools for a Doctorate in Computer & Information Sciences

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our analysis found University of Florida to be the best school for computer and information sciences students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Florida. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a very large student population.

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The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Central Florida helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best computer and information sciences schools in Florida. UCF is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

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#3

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

Out of the 8 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Miami landed the # 3 spot on the list. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Coral Gables.

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#4

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Atlantic University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the small city of Boca Raton, FAU is a public college with a very large student population.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Florida State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools in Florida list. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the medium-sized city of Tallahassee.

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#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. NUS Florida is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale.

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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. FIU is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.

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Florida Institute of Technology landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree computer and information sciences programs. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 5,558
West Virginia 1,446
South Carolina 1,509
Virginia 7,392
Arkansas 973
Mississippi 750
Tennessee 1,795
Louisiana 1,193
Alabama 1,799
Kentucky 3,926
Georgia 8,045

Computer & Information Sciences Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Computer Information Systems 88,434
Computer Science 59,565
Information Technology 40,555
Information Science 18,325
Computer Systems Networking 14,700
Computer Software & Applications 14,336
Computer Programming 11,939
Computer Systems Analysis 2,338
Data Processing 1,955
Other Computer & Information Sciences 1,755
Data Entry 552

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Mathematics & Statistics 52,396
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Almonroth.

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