Best Computer Science Schools Near Jacksonville Beach, FL

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

Jacksonville Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,591 to $12,906 per year for indexed programs. Jacksonville Beach has a population of about 23,601. Median household income is $115,825 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jacksonville, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Jacksonville Beach

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Jacksonville Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Jacksonville Beach 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 Jacksonville Beach. 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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#1

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL 6.3 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,343
Avg net price $10,154/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Jacksonville University

Jacksonville, FL 13.0 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,010
Avg net price $25,180/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 78

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 15.7 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,244
Avg net price $4,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL 46.6 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
67.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,728
Avg net price $6,135/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,591
Out‑of‑state$9,335
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  • Programs offered: 29

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

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#5

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 69.8 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,894
Avg net price $5,364/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Florida-Online

Gainesville, FL 70.9 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $4,815/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL 71.4 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,588
Avg net price $6,541/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 172

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL 74.1 miles from Jacksonville Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,631
Avg net price $11,098/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Jacksonville Beach

Jacksonville Beach is part of the Jacksonville, FL metro area (BLS area code 27260). 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 $130,330 Jacksonville, FL $130,985
Computer Systems Analyst $102,230 Jacksonville, FL $102,744
Computer Network Architect $136,100 Jacksonville, FL $136,784
Database Administrator $113,500 Jacksonville, FL $114,070
Database Architect $136,640 Jacksonville, FL $137,327
Information Security Analyst $111,290 Jacksonville, FL $111,849
Computer Network Support Specialist $74,970 Jacksonville, FL $75,347
Computer User Support Specialist $59,340 Jacksonville, FL $59,638
Web Developer N/A FL statewide –
Web and Digital Interface Designer $89,790 Jacksonville, FL $90,241
Computer and Information Systems Manager $169,010 Jacksonville, FL $169,859

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.

Jacksonville Beach at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 23,601 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $115,825 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 58.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 99.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Duval County 9,117 workers, 895 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Jacksonville Beach. The closest is University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL (6.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Gateway College (69.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Jacksonville Beach are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,010), Database Architect ($136,640), Computer Network Architect ($136,100). 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 Jacksonville instead of Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville, FL is 16.6 miles from Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach an affordable place to study computer science?

Jacksonville Beach’s median household income of $115,825 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jacksonville 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.

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Other Programs Available in Jacksonville Beach

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

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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