Best Online Computer Science Programs in Fort Pierce, FL (2026)

Fort Pierce, Florida has a population of about 48,094. The city’s median household income is $46,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fort Pierce, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $55,576 per year for indexed programs. In the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Fort Pierce

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 27 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Fort Pierce. Distances are calculated from Fort Pierce city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Fort Pierce

Fort Pierce is part of the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area (BLS area code 38940). 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.

Fort Pierce at a Glance

Other Fort Pierce-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Port Saint Lucie, FL – 10.5 mi away (422,966 pop)
• Sebastian, FL – 26.4 mi away (24,772 pop)
• Okeechobee, FL – 32.6 mi away (25,692 pop)
• Jupiter, FL – 37.8 mi away (63,813 pop)
• Palm Beach Gardens, FL – 41.3 mi away (53,778 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Fort Pierce, FL?

Our directory has 27 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fort Pierce. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (1.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Florida Atlantic University (74.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Fort Pierce?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Fort Pierce are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,960), Database Architect ($133,040), Software Developer ($126,670). 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 Port Saint Lucie instead of Fort Pierce?

Port Saint Lucie, FL is 10.5 miles from Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce an affordable place to study computer science?

Fort Pierce’s median household income of $46,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Pierce 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.