Best Online Computer Science Programs in North Port, FL (2026)

North Port, Florida has a population of about 80,512. The city’s median household income is $81,940 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Port. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to North Port

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 32 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near North Port. Distances are calculated from North Port city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near North Port

North Port is part of the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area (BLS area code 35840). 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.

North Port at a Glance

Other North Port-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Venice, FL – 13.9 mi away (22,465 pop)
• Sarasota, FL – 28.8 mi away (701,487 pop)
• Cape Coral, FL – 31.2 mi away (617,896 pop)
• Fort Myers, FL – 37.8 mi away (77,146 pop)
• Bradenton, FL – 37.8 mi away (55,687 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 32 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Port. The closest is Charlotte Technical College in Port Charlotte, FL (4.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Eckerd College (54.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near North Port are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,560), Database Architect ($133,040), Software Developer ($131,700). 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 Venice instead of North Port?

Venice, FL is 13.9 miles from North Port 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 Port an affordable place to study computer science?

North Port’s median household income of $81,940 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Port 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.