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

Port Orange, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,227 to $11,447 per year for indexed programs. Port Orange has a population of about 63,818. Median household income is $68,955 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $153,240 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Port Orange

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

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 Port Orange. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Daytona State College

Daytona Beach, FL 6.2 miles from Port Orange BOC Score59.8
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#2

Stetson University

DeLand, FL 18.2 miles from Port Orange BOC Score56.7
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#3

Seminole State College of Florida

Sanford, FL 30.7 miles from Port Orange BOC Score61.8
Published tuition$3,227 - $11,447
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#4

University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL 36.9 miles from Port Orange BOC Score80.8
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#5

Herzing University-Orlando

Winter Park, FL 38.6 miles from Port Orange BOC Score46.9
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Port Orange

Port Orange is part of the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area (BLS area code 19660). 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$122,000Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$122,736
Computer Systems Analyst$101,900FL statewide$102,515
Computer Network Architect$121,700Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$122,435
Database Administrator$82,650Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$83,149
Database Architect$138,320FL statewide$139,155
Information Security Analyst$102,750Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$103,370
Computer Network Support Specialist$53,430Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$53,753
Computer User Support Specialist$56,290Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$56,630
Web Developer$72,420Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$72,857
Web and Digital Interface Designer$85,010Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$85,523
Computer and Information Systems Manager$153,240Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL$154,165

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.


Port Orange at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,818Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,955Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Volusia County966 workers, 273 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Port Orange. The closest is Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL (6.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Orlando (38.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Port Orange are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($153,240), Database Architect ($138,320), Software Developer ($122,000). 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 New Smyrna Beach instead of Port Orange?

New Smyrna Beach, FL is 6.5 miles from Port Orange 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 Port Orange an affordable place to study computer science?

Port Orange’s median household income of $68,955 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Orange 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 Port Orange

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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.