Best Technology Schools Near Sarasota, FL (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sarasota, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering technology 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 technology-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,620 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Technology Schools to Sarasota

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer technology programs near Sarasota, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sarasota 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 Sarasota. 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

Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota, FL 1.5 miles from Sarasota
  • 4 year
42.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,325
Avg net price $57,742/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL 4.6 miles from Sarasota
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,621
Avg net price $16,917/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:Accreditor: Council on Occupational EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Technology 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $131,890 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $128,799
Information Security Analyst $124,860 FL statewide $121,934
Computer Network Architect $131,160 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $128,086
Network and Computer Systems Administrator $84,350 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $82,373
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,740 FL statewide $73,965
Computer User Support Specialist $55,980 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $54,668
Web Developer $79,760 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $77,891
Computer and Information Systems Manager $142,620 North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $139,277

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

Metric Value Source
Population 56,218 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $70,065 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Technology-related employment in Sarasota County 4,217 workers, 1,065 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited technology schools are near Sarasota, FL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs near Sarasota. The closest is Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, FL (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pinellas Technical College-St. Petersburg (30.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying technology roles near Sarasota?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying technology-related roles near Sarasota are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,620), Software Developer ($131,890), Computer Network Architect ($131,160). 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 technology 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 technology?

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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Other Programs Available in Sarasota

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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