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2027 Best Computer Software & Applications Schools in Florida

24 Colleges in the United States
1,439 Computer Software & Applications Degrees Awarded
$41,048 Avg Early-Career Salary

Computer Software & Applications programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 24 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computer software & applications students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Computer Software & Applications in Florida

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computer software & applications education in Florida.

Top Schools in Computer Software & Applications

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Leading the list is Palm Beach State College, our #1 school for computer software & applications. Palm Beach State College is a very large public school located in the suburb of Lake Worth. Palm Beach State College awarded about 28 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $42,501 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $12,518. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Palm Beach State College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer software & applications, ranking #2. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. About 287 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $32,099. Students borrow a median of $16,751 to complete this degree. Get the full computer software & applications details for Valencia College

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Florida State College At Jacksonville is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computer software & applications, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Jacksonville, Florida State College At Jacksonville is a very large public institution. There were roughly 60 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Florida State College At Jacksonville in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $46,748 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,139 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Florida State College At Jacksonville

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Miami Dade College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computer software & applications, ranking #4. Set in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public institution. About 114 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Miami Dade College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $40,267 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,967. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Miami Dade College

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Polk State College
Winter Haven, FL

A rank of #5 makes Polk State College one of the top schools for computer software & applications. Polk State College is a large public school located in the city of Winter Haven. About 15 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Polk State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $49,499 in their early career. Polk State College graduates carry a median of $14,806 in student loans. See the full computer software & applications program report for Polk State College

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College landed the #6 spot for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. There were roughly 153 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Broward College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Broward College earn around $51,328 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,110. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Broward College

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Edison State College
Fort Myers, FL

Edison State College earned the #7 position for computer software & applications this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Myers. Edison State College awarded about 16 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Edison State College generally make around $52,597. Students borrow a median of $13,356 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Edison State College

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Hillsborough Community College placed #8 among the best computer software & applications schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tampa. Hillsborough Community College awarded about 23 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Hillsborough Community College earn around $44,101 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,142 to complete this degree. See the full computer software & applications program report for Hillsborough Community College

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Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL

Santa Fe College earned the #9 position for computer software & applications this year. Set in the suburb of Gainesville, Santa Fe College is a large public institution. Santa Fe College awarded about 18 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Santa Fe College earn around $24,448 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $17,558 to complete this degree. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Santa Fe College

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St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL

St Petersburg College earned the #10 position for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the city of St. Petersburg. There were roughly 13 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at St Petersburg College in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of St Petersburg College earn a median of $27,889 early in their careers. St Petersburg College graduates carry a median of $21,799 in student loans. See the full computer software & applications program report for St Petersburg College

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Seminole State College Of Florida placed #11 among the best computer software & applications schools. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. There were roughly 41 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Seminole State College Of Florida generally make around $48,049. Students borrow a median of $18,419 to complete this degree. Get the full computer software & applications details for Seminole State College Of Florida

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Nova Southeastern University earned the #12 position for computer software & applications this year. Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Nova Southeastern University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $70,595. Students borrow a median of $25,021 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Nova Southeastern University

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Tallahassee Community College placed #13 among the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a large public university. About 32 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Tallahassee Community College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $40,594 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,340. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Tallahassee Community College

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Pensacola State College earned the #14 position for computer software & applications this year. This large public university is located in the city of Pensacola. There were roughly 66 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Pensacola State College in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Pensacola State College earn a median of $45,811 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,191 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Pensacola State College

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The University Of West Florida earned the #15 position for computer software & applications this year. This large public university is located in the rural area of Pensacola. The six-year graduation rate is 59%. About 98 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at The University Of West Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $47,141. Students borrow a median of $19,677 to complete this degree. See the full computer software & applications program report for The University Of West Florida

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Indian River State College landed the #16 spot for computer software & applications this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. There were roughly 36 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Indian River State College in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Indian River State College earn a median of $44,082 early in their careers. Indian River State College graduates carry a median of $10,492 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Indian River State College

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Eastern Florida State College came in at #17 for computer software & applications this year. Eastern Florida State College is a large public school located in the city of Melbourne. Eastern Florida State College awarded about 68 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Eastern Florida State College generally make around $44,690. Eastern Florida State College graduates carry a median of $18,123 in student loans. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from Eastern Florida State College

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State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota landed the #18 spot for computer software & applications this year. Located in the suburb of Bradenton, State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota is a large public university. State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota awarded about 33 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $50,906 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,360. Get the full computer software & applications details for State College Of Florida Manatee Sarasota

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Beacon College
Leesburg, FL

Beacon College landed the #19 spot for computer software & applications this year. Beacon College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Leesburg. About 58% of students finish within six years. Beacon College awarded about 22 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. See the full computer software & applications program report for Beacon College

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Atlantic Technical College
Coconut Creek, FL

Atlantic Technical College placed #20 among the best computer software & applications schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Coconut Creek. About 31 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Atlantic Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the computer software & applications program make about $33,146 in their early career. Atlantic Technical College graduates carry a median of $9,222 in student loans. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Atlantic Technical College

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Pinellas Technical College Clearwater ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best computer software & applications schools. This small public university is located in the city of Clearwater. There were roughly 16 computer software & applications students who graduated with this degree at Pinellas Technical College Clearwater in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computer software & applications degree recipients from Pinellas Technical College Clearwater generally make around $31,995. Typical student debt for the program is $18,549. Read more about the computer software & applications program at Pinellas Technical College Clearwater

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Florida Institute Of Recording Sound And Technology landed the #22 spot for computer software & applications this year. Located in the suburb of Orlando, Florida Institute Of Recording Sound And Technology is a small private for-profit university. Florida Institute Of Recording Sound And Technology awarded about 110 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computer software & applications degree from Florida Institute Of Recording Sound And Technology earn around $19,460 in the first couple years of their career. Florida Institute Of Recording Sound And Technology graduates carry a median of $10,251 in student loans. See the full computer software & applications program report for Florida Institute Of Recording Sound And Technology

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South Florida Institute Of Technology earned the #23 position for computer software & applications this year. South Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private for-profit school located in the city of Miami. South Florida Institute Of Technology awarded about 110 computer software & applications degrees in the most recent data year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of South Florida Institute Of Technology earn a median of $26,921 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $8,672. More information about a degree in computer software & applications from South Florida Institute Of Technology

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Sheridan Technical College placed #24 among the best computer software & applications schools. Located in the suburb of Hollywood, Sheridan Technical College is a mid-sized public university. About 15 computer software & applications degrees were awarded at Sheridan Technical College in the most recent year. Computer Software & Applications graduates of Sheridan Technical College earn a median of $29,243 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $7,698 to complete this degree. See the full computer software & applications program report for Sheridan Technical College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 24 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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