by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools in Florida to determine which ones were the best for computer & information sciences students pursuing a associate degree. Combined, these schools handed out 1,999 associate degrees in computer & information sciences to qualified students.
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Your choice of computer & information sciences for getting your associate degree school matters. Important measures of a quality computer & information sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a associate degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of associate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their associate degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for computer & information sciences students working on their associate degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Computer & Information Sciences Associate Degree Schools in Florida ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in computer & information sciences.
It's hard to beat Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale if you want to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Keiser University - Ft Lauderdale
It's difficult to beat Valencia College if you wish to pursue an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Orlando, Valencia College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Valencia College
Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in computer & information sciences has to check out Palm Beach State College. Located in the suburb of Lake Worth, Palm Beach State College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Palm Beach State College
Hillsborough Community College is one of the finest schools in the country for getting an associate degree in computer & information sciences. Located in the large city of Tampa, HCC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Hillsborough Community College
Located in the large city of Jacksonville, FSCJ is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Florida State College at Jacksonville
Rasmussen University - Florida is a small private for-profit university located in the small city of Ocala.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Rasmussen University - Florida
BC is a very large public college located in the city of Fort Lauderdale.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Broward College
Located in the large city of St. Petersburg, SPC is a public college with a very large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from St Petersburg College
Located in the city of Sanford, Seminole State is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Seminole State College of Florida
Located in the city of Miami, MDC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in computer & information sciences from Miami Dade College
Explore all the Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 37 | 326 |
| Georgia | 34 | 1,091 |
| Virginia | 34 | 2,139 |
| Arkansas | 33 | 201 |
| North Carolina | 30 | 1,134 |
| Kentucky | 30 | 393 |
| Tennessee | 30 | 421 |
| West Virginia | 29 | 323 |
| Louisiana | 26 | 258 |
| South Carolina | 26 | 455 |
| Alabama | 24 | 254 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 603 |
| Information Technology | 596 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 370 |
| Computer Programming | 365 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 35 |
| Computer Science | 22 |
| Information Science | 8 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communications Technologies & Support | 139 |
