2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate 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 Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. This report analyzed 24 schools in Florida to see which ones offered the best value associate degree programs for computer and information sciences students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
When determining this ranking, we place a high emphasis on the school's quality as well as its sticker price. Even though a college may be affordable, it may not offer value. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
Our calculations use out-of-state tuition and fees in our nationwide and regional rankings. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Top 10 Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named Hillsborough Community College the best value school in Florida for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. HCC is a large public school located in the large city of Tampa.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at HCC are $2,506 per year.
HCC also took the #4 spot in our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida rankings.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Valencia College. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the large city of Orlando.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Valencia College are $2,474 a year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida State College at Jacksonville. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public school with a fairly large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at FSCJ are $2,657 per year.
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The excellent associate degree programs at St Petersburg College helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best value computer and information sciences schools in Florida. Located in the city of Clearwater, SPC is a public college with a fairly large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at SPC are $2,682 a year.
SPC not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #5 on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida list.
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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Seminole State College of Florida is a great value for computer and information sciences students working on their associate degree. Located in the small city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at Seminole State are $3,131 a year.
Seminole State also claimed a spot on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. It’s in the top 20% of all schools in this category.
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Indian River State College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Indian River State College is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Pierce.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Indian River State College are $2,764 per year.
In addition to its great value ranking, Indian River State College is in the top 15% of all schools on our Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida list.
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Santa Fe College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of Gainesville.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Santa Fe College are $2,563 per year.
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Palm Beach State College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public school with a very large student population.
In-state tuition fees for undergraduate students at Palm Beach State College are $3,050 per year.
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Miami Dade College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for computer and information sciences students to get a associate degree. It came in at #9 on the list. MDC is a very large public school located in the city of Miami.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at MDC are $2,838 a year.
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Broward College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida list. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Lauderdale, BC is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state undergraduate at BC are $2,830 a year.
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Explore all the Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5,558 |
| West Virginia | 1,446 |
| Mississippi | 750 |
| South Carolina | 1,509 |
| Virginia | 7,392 |
| Arkansas | 973 |
| Alabama | 1,799 |
| Kentucky | 3,926 |
| Georgia | 8,045 |
| Tennessee | 1,795 |
| Louisiana | 1,193 |
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Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
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 |
Most Popular Majors Related to Computer & Information Sciences
| 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 24 schools only.
- 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).
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