by our College Data Analytics Team
When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.
In 2020-2021, 14,336 people earned their degree in computer software and applications, making the major the 84th most popular in the United States. In 2019-2020, computer software and applications graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $39,619 and had an average of $33,819 in loans still to pay off.
Across Florida, there were 1,229 computer software and applications graduates with average earnings and debt of $36,153 and $29,625 respectively.
This year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida” ranking analyzed 37 colleges that offered a degree in computer software and applications. The colleges and universities that top this list are recognized because their computer software and applications program is one of the largest majors offered at the school.
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The following schools top our list of the Best “Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida”.
Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Beacon College landed the #1 spot on the list. Beacon College is located in Leesburg, Florida and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 17 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 89%.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Florida Polytechnic University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Florida Poly is a public institution located in Lakeland, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 39 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Florida Polytechnic University
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend AI Miami International University of Art and Design. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida. Located in Miami, Florida, this small private for-profit school handed out 30 diplomas to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.
Full International Fine Arts College Computer Software & Applications Report
Out of the 37 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida that were part of this year’s ranking, Hodges University landed the #4 spot on the list. International College is a small school located in Naples, Florida that handed out 4 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Hodges University Computer Software & Applications Report
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DeVry University - Florida. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. DeVry University - Florida is a small school located in Miramar, Florida that handed out 2 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
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Gulf Coast State College ranked #6 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Gulf Coast State College is a small public school situated in Panama City, Florida. It awarded 11 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Gulf Coast State College Computer Software & Applications Report
Santa Fe College ranked #7 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Santa Fe College is a fairly large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 62 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
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Pensacola State College ranked #8 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Pensacola State College is a medium-sized public school situated in Pensacola, Florida. It awarded 19 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Pensacola State
State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. State College of Florida - Manatee - Sarasota is a medium-sized public school situated in Bradenton, Florida. It awarded 54 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Florida State College at Jacksonville landed the #10 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. Florida State College at Jacksonville is a large school located in Jacksonville, Florida that handed out 70 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at Florida State College at Jacksonville
Florida Gateway College came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. Florida Gateway College is a public institution located in Lake City, Florida. The school has a small population, and it awarded 11 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
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Palm Beach State College came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. Located in Lake Worth, Florida, this large public school awarded 65 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Palm Beach State College
St Petersburg College landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. SPC is a public institution located in Clearwater, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 28 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Saint Johns River State College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking, coming in at #14. Palatka, Florida is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 6 students in 2020-2021.
Read more about Computer Software & Applications at Saint Johns River State College
Hillsborough Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Hillsborough Community College is a fairly large public school situated in Tampa, Florida. It awarded 24 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Indian River State College came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. Indian River State College is a fairly large school located in Fort Pierce, Florida that handed out 30 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Indian River State College Computer Software & Applications Report
Northwest Florida State College landed the #17 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. This small school is located in Niceville, Florida, and it awarded 8 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #18, Valencia College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Valencia College is a large school located in Orlando, Florida that handed out 255 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
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Tallahassee Community College did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified ’s computer software students in 2020-2021.
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College of Central Florida landed the #20 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. CF is a medium-sized school located in Ocala, Florida that handed out 11 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
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Polk State College came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida ranking. This medium-sized school is located in Winter Haven, Florida, and it awarded 7 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
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Seminole State College of Florida ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Seminole State College of Florida is located in Sanford, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 68 ’s computer software degrees to qualified students.
Full Sail University ranked #23 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Full Sail University is a large private for-profit school situated in Winter Park, Florida. It awarded 12 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Full Full Sail University Computer Software & Applications Report
Broward College ranked #24 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. Fort Lauderdale, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s computer software degrees to 67 students in 2020-2021.
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With a ranking of #25, Eastern Florida State College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Computer Software Major in Florida list. This fairly large school is located in Cocoa, Florida, and it awarded 34 ’s computer software degrees in 2020-2021.
Read full report on Computer Software & Applications at EFSC
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