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

Sebastian, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Sebastian has a population of about 25,759. Median household income is $68,863 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $138,320 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Sebastian

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Sebastian. Distances are calculated from Sebastian 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 Sebastian. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Florida Institute of Technology

Melbourne, FL 21.0 miles from Sebastian BOC Score46.8
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#2

Florida Institute of Technology-Online

Melbourne, FL 21.0 miles from Sebastian
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#3

Indian River State College

Fort Pierce, FL 26.5 miles from Sebastian BOC Score68.7
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#4

Eastern Florida State College

Melbourne, FL 28.9 miles from Sebastian BOC Score63.6
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#5

Osceola Technical College

Kissimmee, FL 64.0 miles from Sebastian BOC Score43.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Sebastian

Sebastian is part of the Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL metro area (BLS area code 42680). 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$132,720Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$135,015
Computer Systems Analyst$92,580Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$94,181
Computer Network Architect$132,800FL statewide$135,097
Database Administrator$104,120FL statewide$105,921
Database Architect$138,320FL statewide$140,712
Information Security Analyst$124,860FL statewide$127,019
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,740FL statewide$77,050
Computer User Support Specialist$52,000Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$52,899
Web DeveloperN/AFL statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$77,730FL statewide$79,074
Computer and Information Systems Manager$136,970Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL$139,339

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.


Sebastian at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,759Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$68,863Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Indian River County169 workers, 78 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sebastian. The closest is Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, FL (21.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Osceola Technical College (64.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Sebastian are: Database Architect ($138,320), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,970), Computer Network Architect ($132,800). 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 Palm Bay instead of Sebastian?

Palm Bay, FL is 17.6 miles from Sebastian 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 Sebastian an affordable place to study computer science?

Sebastian’s median household income of $68,863 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sebastian 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 Sebastian

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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.