Best Online Computer Science Programs in Saint Cloud, FL (2026)

Saint Cloud, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Saint Cloud has a population of about 61,963. Median household income is $76,196 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Saint Cloud

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

#1

Osceola Technical College

Kissimmee, FL 7.4 miles from Saint Cloud BOC Score43.3
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#2

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 17.5 miles from Saint Cloud
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#3

Orange Technical College-South Campus

Orlando, FL 18.4 miles from Saint Cloud BOC Score41.2
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#4

DeVry University-Florida

Orlando, FL 18.7 miles from Saint Cloud BOC Score26.4
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#5

Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology

Orlando, FL 22.3 miles from Saint Cloud
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Florida schools on the Florida computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Saint Cloud

Saint Cloud is part of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (BLS area code 36740). 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$129,620Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$127,830
Computer Systems Analyst$100,780Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$99,389
Computer Network Architect$156,560Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$154,398
Database Administrator$115,100Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$113,511
Database Architect$143,540Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$141,558
Information Security Analyst$129,440Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$127,653
Computer Network Support Specialist$63,460Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$62,584
Computer User Support Specialist$54,430Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$53,679
Web Developer$83,820Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$82,663
Web and Digital Interface Designer$76,660Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$75,602
Computer and Information Systems Manager$171,210Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL$168,846

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.


Saint Cloud at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population61,963Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$76,196Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)101.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Osceola County1,152 workers, 186 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Saint Cloud, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Saint Cloud. The closest is Osceola Technical College in Kissimmee, FL (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida Institute of Recording Sound and Technology (22.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Saint Cloud?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Saint Cloud are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,210), Computer Network Architect ($156,560), Database Architect ($143,540). 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 Kissimmee instead of Saint Cloud?

Kissimmee, FL is 9.5 miles from Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud an affordable place to study computer science?

Saint Cloud’s median household income of $76,196 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Saint Cloud:

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.