Best Online Computer Science Programs in Lauderdale Lakes, FL (2026)

Lauderdale Lakes, Florida has a population of about 35,924. The city’s median household income is $44,333 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Lauderdale Lakes. 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 Lauderdale Lakes

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Lauderdale Lakes city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Keiser University-Ft LauderdaleFort Lauderdale, FL2.7 miContact school for pricing
Broward CollegeFort Lauderdale, FL5.0 miContact school for pricing
Atlantic Technical CollegeCoconut Creek, FL5.2 miContact school for pricing
William T McFatter Technical CollegeDavie, FL6.0 miContact school for pricing
Nova Southeastern UniversityFort Lauderdale, FL6.4 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near Lauderdale Lakes

Lauderdale Lakes 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$129,840Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$113,695
Computer Systems Analyst$103,260Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$90,420
Computer Network Architect$135,250Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$118,433
Database Administrator$104,420Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$91,436
Database Architect$134,790Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$118,030
Information Security Analyst$107,260Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$93,923
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,600Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$67,951
Computer User Support Specialist$61,070Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$53,476
Web Developer$82,830Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$72,531
Web and Digital Interface Designer$85,680Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$75,026
Computer and Information Systems Manager$165,910Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL$145,280

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.


Lauderdale Lakes at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population35,924Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$44,333Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.1%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 Broward County10,463 workers, 1,937 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science programs are near Lauderdale Lakes, FL?

Our directory lists 5 computer science programs within 100 miles of Lauderdale Lakes. The closest is Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale in Fort Lauderdale, FL (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Nova Southeastern University (6.4 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Lauderdale Lakes?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderhill instead of Lauderdale Lakes?

Lauderhill, FL is 1.5 miles from Lauderdale Lakes 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 Lauderdale Lakes an affordable place to study computer science?

Lauderdale Lakes’s median household income of $44,333 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lauderdale Lakes 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.