Best Computer Science Schools Near North Miami Beach, FL

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

North Miami Beach, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $34,350 to $51,205 per year for indexed programs. North Miami Beach has a population of about 43,104. Median household income is $57,633 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% 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 North Miami Beach

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

Barry University

Miami, FL 4.1 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 77%
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,966
Avg net price $22,613/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,350
Out‑of‑state$34,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 64

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

#2

St. Thomas University

Miami Gardens, FL 5.5 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,272
Avg net price $26,312/yr
Tuition
In‑state$34,770
Out‑of‑state$34,770
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 38

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

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#3

Florida Memorial University

Miami Gardens, FL 6.6 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
24.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,624
Avg net price $23,238/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 10.6 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,654
Avg net price $5,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Florida National University-Main Campus

Hialeah, FL 10.8 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,928
Avg net price $23,043/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, FL 11.7 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,209
Avg net price $30,371/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 131

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Miami

Miami, FL 13.1 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,540
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, FL 13.2 miles from North Miami Beach
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,939
Avg net price $14,506/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,830
Out‑of‑state$8,952
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege 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 North Miami Beach

North Miami Beach 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.

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

North Miami Beach at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 43,104 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $57,633 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.7% 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 County 11,725 workers, 2,547 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Miami Beach. The closest is Barry University in Miami, FL (4.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lindsey Hopkins Technical College (9.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near North Miami Beach 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 North Miami instead of North Miami Beach?

North Miami, FL is 2.0 miles from North Miami 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 North Miami Beach an affordable place to study computer science?

North Miami Beach’s median household income of $57,633 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Miami 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 North Miami Beach

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for North Miami 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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