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

Sarasota, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $10,634 per year for indexed programs. Sarasota has a population of about 56,218. Median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $157,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Sarasota

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Sarasota

Sarasota 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 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.

Sarasota at a Glance

Other Sarasota-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Bradenton, FL – 10.6 mi away (55,687 pop)
• Venice, FL – 17.3 mi away (22,465 pop)
• North Port, FL – 28.8 mi away (190,003 pop)
• Saint Petersburg, FL – 32.2 mi away (260,999 pop)
• Pinellas Park, FL – 37.3 mi away (52,137 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sarasota. The closest is Suncoast Technical College in Sarasota, FL (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is St Petersburg College (29.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Sarasota are: Database Architect ($157,730), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,620), Software Developer ($131,890). 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 Bradenton instead of Sarasota?

Bradenton, FL is 10.6 miles from Sarasota 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 Sarasota an affordable place to study computer science?

Sarasota’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sarasota 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.