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

Hialeah, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Hialeah has a population of about 221,901. Median household income is $53,079 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $169,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Hialeah

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Hialeah. Distances are calculated from Hialeah city center.

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 Hialeah. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College

Miami Lakes, FL 3.2 miles from Hialeah BOC Score49.6
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#2

Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL 3.7 miles from Hialeah BOC Score47.2
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#3

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 3.9 miles from Hialeah BOC Score14.4
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#4

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 4.7 miles from Hialeah BOC Score37.8
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#5

CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus

Miami, FL 7.1 miles from Hialeah BOC Score64.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Hialeah

Hialeah 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$132,650Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$116,156
Computer Systems Analyst$103,650Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$90,762
Computer Network Architect$133,650Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$117,032
Database Administrator$105,590Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$92,461
Database Architect$141,170Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$123,616
Information Security Analyst$125,310Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$109,729
Computer Network Support Specialist$78,910Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$69,098
Computer User Support Specialist$60,500Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$52,977
Web DeveloperN/AFL statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$77,730Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$68,065
Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,600Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$148,511

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.


Hialeah at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population221,901Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,079Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)114.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Miami-Dade County11,725 workers, 2,547 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hialeah. The closest is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College in Miami Lakes, FL (3.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CBT Technology Institute-Main Campus (7.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Hialeah are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,600), Database Architect ($141,170), Computer Network Architect ($133,650). 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 Miami Lakes instead of Hialeah?

Miami Lakes, FL is 3.1 miles from Hialeah 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 Hialeah an affordable place to study computer science?

Hialeah’s median household income of $53,079 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hialeah 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 Hialeah

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

Data verified: June 11, 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.