Best Online Computer Science Programs in Pensacola, FL (2026)

Pensacola, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,348 to $18,002 per year for indexed programs. Pensacola has a population of about 54,011. Median household income is $72,699 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $150,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Pensacola

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Pensacola. Distances are calculated from Pensacola city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Pensacola

Pensacola is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL metro area (BLS area code 37860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.

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.

Pensacola at a Glance

Other Pensacola-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Fort Walton Beach, FL – 33.9 mi away (21,971 pop)
• Crestview, FL – 42.0 mi away (36,433 pop)
• Prichard, AL – 60.5 mi away (22,185 pop)
• Pascagoula, MS – 81.3 mi away (49,504 pop)
• Lynn Haven, FL – 93.5 mi away (20,850 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pensacola. The closest is Pensacola State College in Pensacola, FL (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Columbia Southern University (28.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Pensacola are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($150,160), Database Architect ($138,320), Computer Network Architect ($122,830). 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 Fort Walton Beach instead of Pensacola?

Fort Walton Beach, FL is 33.9 miles from Pensacola 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 Pensacola an affordable place to study computer science?

Pensacola’s median household income of $72,699 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pensacola 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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Data verified: June 11, 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.