Best Digital Forensics Schools Near DeLand, FL (2026)

Updated September 7, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

DeLand, Florida has 2 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs. DeLand has a population of about 39,832. Median household income is $73,352 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metro area, the top-earning digital forensics-related role is Information Security Analysts at a median $102,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Digital Forensics Schools to DeLand

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer digital forensics programs near DeLand, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from DeLand city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 DeLand. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide

Daytona Beach, FL 18.5 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,131
Avg net price $18,725/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 93.4 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,244
Avg net price $4,128/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

St Petersburg College

St. Petersburg, FL 119.1 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,557
Avg net price $1,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL 205.4 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,675
Avg net price $11,297/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL 207.7 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,696
Avg net price $30,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Miami Dade College

Miami, FL 234.1 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 41%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,654
Avg net price $5,463/yr
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  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 368.7 miles from DeLand
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,739
Avg net price $3,957/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Digital Forensics Wages Near DeLand

DeLand 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Information Security Analysts $102,750 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $103,370
Computer Occupations, All Other $87,480 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $88,008
Detectives and Criminal Investigators $58,090 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $58,441
Forensic Science Technicians $64,140 FL statewide $64,527
Computer Systems Analysts $101,900 FL statewide $102,515
Computer Network Support Specialists $53,430 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $53,753
Private Detectives and Investigators $59,350 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $59,708
Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,090 Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL $80,573

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.

DeLand at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 39,832 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,352 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 33.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 99.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited digital forensics schools are near DeLand, FL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering digital forensics programs near DeLand. The closest is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide in Daytona Beach, FL (18.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Florida State College at Jacksonville (93.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying digital forensics roles near DeLand?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying digital forensics-related roles near DeLand are: Information Security Analysts ($102,750), Computer Systems Analysts ($101,900), Computer Occupations, All Other ($87,480). 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 Deltona instead of DeLand?

Deltona, FL is 9.3 miles from DeLand and has its own set of local digital forensics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is DeLand an affordable place to study digital forensics?

DeLand’s median household income of $73,352 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in DeLand 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 DeLand

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

Data verified: September 7, 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.

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