Best Computer Science Schools Near Orlando, FL (2026)

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

Orlando, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,664 to $18,529 per year for indexed programs. Orlando has a population of about 311,732. Median household income is $69,268 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Orlando

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

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 2.2 miles from Orlando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
Avg net price $19,775/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Orange Technical College-South Campus

Orlando, FL 4.4 miles from Orlando
  • 2 year
41.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,350
Avg net price $9,215/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico-Orlando

Orlando, FL 7.4 miles from Orlando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
34.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,540
Avg net price $16,577/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 52%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Valencia College

Orlando, FL 7.8 miles from Orlando
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,594
Avg net price $12,037/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,664
Out‑of‑state$9,576
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  • Programs offered: 63

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

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#5

Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology

Orlando, FL 10.6 miles from Orlando
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 12.1 miles from Orlando
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,308
Avg net price $10,411/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,368
Out‑of‑state$22,467
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  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege 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 Orlando

Orlando is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). 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 $129,620 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $127,830
Computer Systems Analyst $100,780 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $99,389
Computer Network Architect $156,560 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $154,398
Database Administrator $115,100 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $113,511
Database Architect $143,540 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $141,558
Information Security Analyst $129,440 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $127,653
Computer Network Support Specialist $63,460 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $62,584
Computer User Support Specialist $54,430 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $53,679
Web Developer $83,820 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $82,663
Web and Digital Interface Designer $76,660 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $75,602
Computer and Information Systems Manager $171,210 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $168,846

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.

Orlando at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 311,732 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $69,268 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 42.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Orange County 14,416 workers, 1,588 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Orlando. The closest is Ana G. Mendez University in Orlando, FL (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rollins College (7.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Orlando are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,210), Computer Network Architect ($156,560), Database Architect ($143,540). 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 Winter Park instead of Orlando?

Winter Park, FL is 8.2 miles from Orlando 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 Orlando an affordable place to study computer science?

Orlando’s median household income of $69,268 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Orlando 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 Orlando

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

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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