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Best Computer Engineering Schools in Florida

2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Florida

14 Colleges
$63,641 Avg Salary
$27,106 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Computer Engineering School for You

With 944 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, computer engineering is the #51 most popular major in Florida.

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.

The Best Computer Engineering Schools in Florida ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 14 schools in Florida to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

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2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Florida

The following schools top our list of the Best Computer Engineering Colleges.

Top 10 Best Computer Engineering Schools

#1

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Our 2023 rankings named University of Florida the best school in Florida for computer engineering students. Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from UF carry an average student debtload of $21,642.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Rasmussen University - Florida. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Computer Engineering Schools in Florida list. Rasmussen University - Florida is a medium-sized private for-profit school located in the small city of Ocala.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Rasmussen University - Florida take out is $24,861.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach is a great place for computer engineering students. Located in the small city of Daytona Beach, Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

While working on their degree, CE majors at Embry-Riddle Daytona Beach accumulate an average of around $25,662 in student debt.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Central Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Computer Engineering Schools in Florida list. UCF is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Orlando.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from UCF carry an average student debtload of $23,000.

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#5

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Out of the 14 schools in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Florida State is a very large public school located in the city of Tallahassee.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Florida State take out is $23,250.

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Florida International University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. FIU is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami.

After completing their degree, CE graduates from FIU carry an average student debtload of $19,625.

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University of South Florida - Main Campus landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best computer engineering programs. Located in the city of Tampa, USF Tampa is a public school with a fairly large student population.

On average, CE graduates from USF Tampa take out $24,336 in student loans while working on their degree.

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Florida Institute of Technology did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for computer engineering students. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the small city of Melbourne, Florida Tech is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

The average amount in student loans that CE majors at Florida Tech take out is $23,750.

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#9

University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL

With a ranking of #9, University of Miami did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering students. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Coral Gables.

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#10

Florida Gulf Coast University

Fort Myers, FL

With a ranking of #10, Florida Gulf Coast University did quite well on this year’s best schools for computer engineering students. Located in the suburb of Fort Myers, FGCU is a public college with a fairly large student population.

CE majors at FGCU take out an average of $22,750 in student loans while working on their egree.

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Best Computer Engineering Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Computer Engineering Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Georgia 359
Virginia 533
North Carolina 511
Tennessee 100
Kentucky 162
South Carolina 157
Louisiana 26
Arkansas 45
Alabama 292
Mississippi 69
West Virginia 42

Computer Engineering is one of 40 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to CE

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mechanical Engineering 46,178
Electrical Engineering 28,844
Civil Engineering 21,388
Chemical Engineering 12,917
Biomedical Engineering 12,811

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 14 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).

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