Best Computer Science Schools Near DeLand, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

DeLand, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,122 to $72,533 per year for indexed programs. DeLand has a population of about 39,832. Median household income is $73,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $153,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to DeLand

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near DeLand, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from DeLand 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 DeLand. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Stetson University

DeLand, FL 1.2 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
56.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,642
Avg net price $19,372/yr
Tuition
In‑state$57,410
Out‑of‑state$57,410
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 65

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near DeLand

DeLand is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $122,000 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $122,736
Computer Systems Analyst $101,900 FL statewide $102,515
Computer Network Architect $121,700 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $122,435
Database Administrator $82,650 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $83,149
Database Architect $138,320 FL statewide $139,155
Information Security Analyst $102,750 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $103,370
Computer Network Support Specialist $53,430 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $53,753
Computer User Support Specialist $56,290 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $56,630
Web Developer $72,420 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $72,857
Web and Digital Interface Designer $85,010 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $85,523
Computer and Information Systems Manager $153,240 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $154,165

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.

DeLand at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,832 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 99.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Volusia County 966 workers, 273 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near DeLand. The closest is Stetson University in DeLand, FL (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethune-Cookman University (20.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near DeLand are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($153,240), Database Architect ($138,320), Software Developer ($122,000). 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 Deltona instead of DeLand?

Deltona, FL is 9.3 miles from DeLand 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 DeLand an affordable place to study computer science?

DeLand’s median household income of $73,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeLand 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 DeLand

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.

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