Port Saint Lucie, Florida has a population of about 220,453. The city’s median household income is $78,137 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Port Saint Lucie, with tuition ranging from $3,050 to $55,576 per year for indexed programs. In the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 28 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Port Saint Lucie. Distances are calculated from Port Saint Lucie city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | 10.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Palm Beach Atlantic University | West Palm Beach, FL | 44.8 mi | $37,990 - $55,576 | – |
| Palm Beach State College | Lake Worth, FL | 49.7 mi | $3,050 - $16,741 | – |
| Florida Institute of Technology | Melbourne, FL | 56.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Institute of Technology-Online | Melbourne, FL | 56.2 mi | Contact school for pricing | ✓ |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Delray Beach, FL | 60.4 mi | $14,908 - $22,460 | – |
| Lynn University | Boca Raton, FL | 63.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Eastern Florida State College | Melbourne, FL | 63.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton, FL | 65.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | 71.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.
Port Saint Lucie is part of the Port St. Lucie, FL metro area (BLS area code 38940). 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 | $126,670 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $126,417 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $86,420 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $86,248 |
| Computer Network Architect | $112,500 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $112,275 |
| Database Administrator | $97,900 | FL statewide | $97,705 |
| Database Architect | $133,040 | FL statewide | $132,774 |
| Information Security Analyst | $107,000 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $106,786 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $67,580 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $67,445 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $57,060 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $56,946 |
| Web Developer | $76,050 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $75,898 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $75,480 | FL statewide | $75,329 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $135,960 | Port St. Lucie, FL | $135,689 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 220,453 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $78,137 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 26.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 100.2 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in St. Lucie County | 284 workers, 111 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 28 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Port Saint Lucie. The closest is Indian River State College in Fort Pierce, FL (10.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is South Florida State College (71.6 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Port Saint Lucie are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,960), Database Architect ($133,040), Software Developer ($126,670). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Fort Pierce, FL is 10.5 miles from Port Saint Lucie 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.
Port Saint Lucie’s median household income of $78,137 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Port Saint Lucie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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.
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