Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bradenton, FL (2026)

Bradenton, Florida has a population of about 56,289. The city’s median household income is $60,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bradenton, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $10,634 per year for indexed programs. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Bradenton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bradenton. Distances are calculated from Bradenton city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Bradenton

Bradenton is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Bradenton at a Glance

Other Bradenton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Sarasota, FL – 10.6 mi away (701,487 pop)
• Saint Petersburg, FL – 21.7 mi away (260,999 pop)
• Pinellas Park, FL – 26.7 mi away (52,137 pop)
• Venice, FL – 27.6 mi away (22,465 pop)
• Largo, FL – 31.3 mi away (83,065 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bradenton, FL?

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bradenton. The closest is State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota in Bradenton, FL (3.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is H W Brewster Technical College (33.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Bradenton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bradenton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,560), Database Architect ($133,040), Software Developer ($131,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Sarasota instead of Bradenton?

Sarasota, FL is 10.6 miles from Bradenton and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Bradenton an affordable place to study computer science?

Bradenton’s median household income of $60,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bradenton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Florida
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.