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

Crestview, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Crestview has a population of about 28,046. Median household income is $69,279 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Crestview

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Crestview, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Crestview city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Crestview. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northwest Florida State College

Niceville, FL 15.5 miles from Crestview BOC Score 67.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,664
Avg net price $4,571/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of West Florida

Pensacola, FL 40.6 miles from Crestview BOC Score 66.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,137
Avg net price $9,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 41.4 miles from Crestview BOC Score 61.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,739
Avg net price $3,957/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL 63.9 miles from Crestview BOC Score 64.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,359
Avg net price $4,709/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Chipola College

Marianna, FL 80.0 miles from Crestview BOC Score 64.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,378
Avg net price $1,133/yr
Tuition
In‑state$3,120
Out‑of‑state$8,950
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Tallahassee State College

Tallahassee, FL 134.7 miles from Crestview BOC Score 58.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,561
Avg net price $7,781/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,026
Out‑of‑state$8,062
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

North Florida College

Madison, FL 188.8 miles from Crestview BOC Score 67.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,929
Avg net price $804/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 240.4 miles from Crestview BOC Score 63.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,894
Avg net price $5,364/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Crestview

Crestview is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area (BLS area code 18880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$130,640Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$134,680
Computer Systems Analyst$98,410Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$101,454
Computer Network Architect$127,490Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$131,433
Database Administrator$107,620Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$110,948
Database Architect$138,320FL statewide$142,598
Information Security Analyst$108,420Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$111,773
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,780Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$84,309
Computer User Support Specialist$60,810Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$62,691
Web DeveloperN/AFL statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$77,730FL statewide$80,134
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,140Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL$166,124

Source: BLS, May 2025 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.


Crestview at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population28,046Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$69,279Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Okaloosa County3,094 workers, 198 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Crestview are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Crestview are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,140), Database Architect ($138,320), Software Developer ($130,640). 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 Fort Walton Beach instead of Crestview?

Fort Walton Beach, FL is 22.5 miles from Crestview 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 Crestview an affordable place to study computer science?

Crestview’s median household income of $69,279 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crestview 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.


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Other Programs Available in Crestview

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Crestview:

Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; 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.