Best Online Computer Science Programs in Deerfield Beach, FL (2026)

Deerfield Beach, Florida has a population of about 86,742. The city’s median household income is $56,976 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Deerfield Beach, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $22,460 per year for indexed programs. In the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,910 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Deerfield Beach

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 29 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Deerfield Beach. Distances are calculated from Deerfield Beach city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 33100). 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.

Deerfield Beach at a Glance

Other Deerfield Beach-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Coconut Creek, FL – 3.9 mi away (59,405 pop)
• Pompano Beach, FL – 4.3 mi away (109,393 pop)
• Boca Raton, FL – 5.0 mi away (96,114 pop)
• Margate, FL – 6.6 mi away (57,870 pop)
• Parkland, FL – 7.6 mi away (31,507 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Deerfield Beach, FL?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Deerfield Beach. The closest is Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL (4.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Palm Beach State College (21.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Deerfield Beach?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Deerfield Beach are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,910), Computer Network Architect ($135,250), Database Architect ($134,790). 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 Coconut Creek instead of Deerfield Beach?

Coconut Creek, FL is 3.9 miles from Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach an affordable place to study computer science?

Deerfield Beach’s median household income of $56,976 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Deerfield Beach 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.