Suncoast Technical College
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Best Online Technology Programs in Sarasota, FL (2026)
Sarasota, Florida has 5 accredited schools offering technology programs, with tuition ranging from $2,682 to $75,726 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 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer technology programs near Sarasota. Distances are calculated from Sarasota 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 Sarasota. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
State College of Florida-Manatee-Sarasota
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Ringling College of Art and Design
Published tuition$55,480 - $75,726
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Manatee Technical College
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St Petersburg College
Published tuition$2,682 - $10,634
Online programsYes
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 |
Other Sarasota-Area Cities With Technology 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 technology schools are near Sarasota, FL?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering technology 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 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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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.