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Best Online IT Programs in Florida (2027)
Online IT programs in Florida start with 15 degrees at 12 schools based here: eight bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees and five associate degrees. IT work is spread out in Florida: even Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, the largest market, has only 23% of the jobs.
- 15online programs
- $95,200network and computer systems administrator median
- 301,040computer jobs
Key Points
- Strayer University-Florida's Associate in Arts in Information Technology ranks first in Florida and places #1 of 31 in our national IT associate ranking.
- Total tuition for a Florida resident starts at $24,329 and runs to $66,960.
- One public program charges residents less, saving up to $62,738 over the degree.
- Florida's largest tracked IT jobs are help desk technicians (51,220), computer systems analysts (35,270) and IT managers (35,040).
- Florida has 301,040 people working in computer occupations, at a $101,120 median.
Ordered by each program’s place in its national ranking. How we rank.
The 15 Best Online IT Programs in Florida for 2027
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Strayer University-Florida
Associate in Arts in Information Technology
Florida students in Tampa and beyond can complete this associate degree from Strayer online. It carries forward into the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology afterward, and a maximum of 63 quarter hours can transfer in. An applicant needs a high school diploma or equivalent plus a completed application, an enrollment agreement and a government photo ID.
The curriculum is 20 courses of 11 weeks each. Core subjects include Computer Architecture, Computer Programming Design, Introduction to Business and Introduction to Management Information Systems. Strayer charges a flat amount per course, a technology fee each term and a resource kit for each course.
- Credits
- 90quarter credits
- Graduation rate
- 100%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $61,8101 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 112023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 11 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 63
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Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking
Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology, in Delray Beach, Florida, runs this Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking as a 100% online program of 75 weeks. The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools is its accreditor, and the school is private for-profit.
Network courses include Implementing and Administering Network Solutions and Desktop Virtualization, and the cloud sequence spans deployment and operations, platform solutions and architecture, applications and security. Because the college has a healthcare focus, the course list also contains Pathophysiology and Abnormal Psychology, next to Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and the capstone.
- Graduation rate
- 76%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 12023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- ABHESAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
- Prepares for
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Cloud+, CompTIA Project+
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Florida International University
Information Technology, BS
Florida residents pay the in-state per-credit rate at FIU Online, plus additional fees, for this Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. Out-of-state students pay a higher rate.
The degree is fully online, 120 credits and four years when taken full time. Courses reach software development, database development, the cloud, and application deployment and management, and COP4814 Component Based Software Development sits in the core. ABET accreditation is listed for the program. Terms start in January and May. Students who arrive with at least 55 credits, or with a bachelor's degree, skip the orientation course. The math choices are MAC1147, MAC2233 and Calculus 1.
- Online tuition
- $758.38 per credit$235.57 in state · $91,006 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 74%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $62,5621 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 1912023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, ABET, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Starts
- January, May
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Strayer University-Florida
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Tampa, Florida is where this Strayer campus sits, and the online bachelor's in information technology runs on 11-week courses. The degree is made of 40 courses, 180 credits in all, and it opens with a grounding in IT skills and cybersecurity fundamentals.
From there students pick one of eight concentrations, among them AI, cybersecurity, data analytics and cloud computing, plus data management, project management, networking and software development. Along the way they practice building technology solutions for organizational problems, explaining technical material to others, and applying security best practices. Up to 28 classes can transfer in, and no-cost general education courses are available to those who meet the eligibility rules. An admissions officer can help anyone who has not settled on a path.
- Credits
- 180
- Graduation rate
- 100%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $67,3151 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 152023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 11 weeks
- Starts
- January
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Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee holds its online IT bachelor's to the same requirements as the face-to-face degree, which is offered alongside it. The total is 120 credit hours, and the curriculum is designed to meet ABET program criteria for information technology, drawing on the ACM guidelines for undergraduate IT degrees.
Each online major takes three courses in two focus areas. The first online focus areas are Information Assurance and Security and Mobile Computing, while the campus program also has Web Design, Data Mining and Health Informatics. The aim is graduates who can put computer technology to use and support it across business, government, education and other organizations, qualified for entry-level professional positions and ready to move into leadership roles or graduate study.
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 53%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $55,6171 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 222023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Florida Institute of Technology-Online
Master of Science in Information Technology
Florida residents get no special rate here, because tuition is one per-credit rate for all online students, technology fees included. What they do get is an in-state school: Florida Tech, in Melbourne, runs this degree fully online.
The curriculum has seven core courses and a menu of electives, with database study in MGT 5151, project management in MGT 5113 and security in MGT 5114 and MGT 5156. Total credit is 33 hours. With 8-week courses and multiple start dates, the schedule can fit around work, and completion in 15 months is possible. A 3.0 GPA or above is required, while the application fee, GRE and GMAT are not. Earlier coursework at accredited schools gets reviewed for transfer.
- Online tuition
- $737.23 per credit$24,329 total for 33 credits
- Credits
- 33
- Median earnings
- $94,3791 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 42023-24, all formats
- Format
- Courses from 8 weeks
- Starts
- January, March, October
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Atlantis University
Computer Information Technology, AS
Cisco networking technician, server administrator and Microsoft specialist are the kinds of roles this associate degree from Atlantis University in Miami can grow into. It suits people who are just entering the field, since it starts with the basics of computing, computer science and information systems.
Study is by distance education, about 1.5 years for 60 credits in total, and scholarships are available. Introduction to Computer Programming and Network Administration and Technical Support are among the courses, and the skills cover programming, database management, networking and security. For a beginner, a degree that moves quickly and points at hands-on technician and administrator jobs is a practical first step into IT work.
- Online tuition
- $450 per credit$27,000 total for 60 credits
- Credits
- 60
- Graduation rate
- 57%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 62023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- ACCSCAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
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Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale
Information Technology, Associate of Science
Nothing is required before starting this associate degree at Keiser University's Fort Lauderdale base: it welcomes students from all educational backgrounds, from recent high school graduates to military veterans, with working professionals and career changers in between. Delivery options are hybrid, online or on campus, with 4-week terms, and up to 12 credits may transfer in.
The 60 credits include 24 hours of major courses such as Cloud Essentials, Essentials of Networking, Principles of Information Security and the two Computer Service and Support PC Systems courses, plus server, client and multi-user operating systems. Then comes a 12-credit concentration. Implementing a Network Infrastructure and Internetworking Technologies belong to Networking, while Cybersecurity Ethics, Human Aspects of Cybersecurity and Cloud Security belong to Cybersecurity. The concentrations prepare you to sit industry-accepted competency examinations, and the degree is a pathway toward a bachelor's in information technology.
- Credits
- 60
- Graduation rate
- 61%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $35,8831 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 2222023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Format
- Courses from 4 weeks
- Transfer credits
- Up to 12
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Atlantis University
Master of Information Technology
Atlantis University in Miami packs its online master's in IT into 30 credits and about 1.2 years through its online campus. An intensive 20-month dual option adds a cybersecurity master's to the same degree, designed with education and business professionals in mind.
The management-oriented curriculum includes network administration and support, database systems both SQL and NoSQL, Python programming, Django and Flask web frameworks, project management based on the PMBOK, information security and artificial intelligence. Content lines up with certification exams including CompTIA Network+ and Azure Data Fundamentals from Microsoft. Faculty guide labs, exercises and projects, and students do all of it from a distance inside the school's online campus.
- Credits
- 30
- Graduation rate
- 57%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 502023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- ACCSCAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Prepares for
- CompTIA Network+
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Rasmussen University-Florida
Information Technology Management Bachelor of Science
This online Rasmussen University program, based in Ocala, can wrap up in as few as 18 months, and you speed up or slow down as needed. Self-directed assessments let you demonstrate skills in a course and skip it.
Twenty-three courses and 90 credit hours make up this IT management degree, which brings leadership, project management and team management together with advanced technical and analytical skills. Courses include IT Operations Management and IT Project Management II. In a client-centered proposal project, students analyze and plan new hardware, software installation and updating, network configuration and security protocols. The curriculum aligns with CAPM, ITIL and Six Sigma White Belt. To enter, hold a conferred associate degree, or bring 40 semester or 60 quarter credits graded C- or higher from an accredited school. No background check is required.
- Online tuition
- $376 per credit
- Graduation rate
- 42%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $64,3291 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 122023-24, all formats
- Format
- Live and self-paced
- Starts
- January, November
- Prepares for
- CAPM, ITIL, Six Sigma White Belt
- No.11 #25of 31 in IT associate
St Petersburg College
Computer Information Technology A.S.
For readers in Florida, St. Petersburg College runs this Computer Information Technology A.S. fully online. The degree aims at entry-level support work in a business setting, and a technology support internship puts the skills into practice. The Help Desk Support Specialist Certificate comes partway through and counts toward the degree.
Coursework spans database and spreadsheet programming, networking, web tools and IT security, plus software support, hardware configuration, troubleshooting and data analysis. Industry exams in MOS Access, MOS Excel, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA A+ open up once the associated courses are done. Graduates can move on to a bachelor of applied science in technology development and management, and computer network support specialist is one named career.
- Online tuition
- $425.79 per credit$122.70 in state
- Graduation rate
- 38%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 202023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOC, CAE-CD schoolSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Prepares for
- CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+
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Florida National University-Main Campus
Information Technology, BS
Florida students can pick between Hialeah, the Miami South Campus, or an online format for this bachelor's in information technology. Programming comes first, covering traditional, web and mobile applications built with modern technologies, and the degree adds networking, information security and databases.
The degree totals 120 credit hours, billed per credit hour at one published undergraduate rate. Florida National is a private for-profit university in Hialeah, accredited by SACSCOC, the regional accreditor for the South, to award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. The titles named for graduates include web and application developer and IT implementation specialist.
- Online tuition
- $525 per credit$63,000 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 31%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 92023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Full Sail University
Information Technology Bachelor of Science
A portfolio of hands-on projects is what a Full Sail University IT graduate leaves with, showing the ability to design and deploy virtualized systems. The school is in Winter Park, and the 120-credit degree is delivered online across 108 weeks, with courses taken month by month through a final Career Readiness course.
Industry-standard cloud tools, AWS and Microsoft Azure among them, are part of the daily work. Cloud Management Platforms and Software-Driven Data Centers arrive in the later months, after Networking Technologies and Virtualization Technologies. Project and Portfolio courses keep the work practical, and students are encouraged to investigate and implement trusted AI-assisted tools. The program is designed so students are equipped to implement private, public and hybrid clouds.
- Online tuition
- $558 per credit$66,960 total for 120 credits
- Credits
- 120
- Graduation rate
- 44%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $40,9681 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 232023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- ACCSCAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- No.14 #30of 31 in IT associate
Full Sail University
Information Technology Associate of Science
Server administrator, network administrator, application-systems specialist, hardware technician and technical trainer are the entry-level roles this Full Sail associate degree points toward. It is delivered online from Winter Park, Florida, across 60 credits and 56 weeks. Projects are done in collaborative settings modeled on industry workflows.
The foundation is virtualization of systems and networks, with topics running from information security and cloud networking to application servers, system scripting, networking technologies and operating systems, plus work on Microsoft Azure and AWS. Courses titled Project and Portfolio build toward a final portfolio showing students can configure, support and troubleshoot networks and virtualized environments. Students also learn to use AI tools as a backing for their own critical thinking.
- Online tuition
- $558 per credit$33,480 total for 60 credits
- Credits
- 60
- Graduation rate
- 44%school-wide
- Graduates in this field
- 42023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- ACCSCAccrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
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South University-Tampa
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Eight core courses anchor the BSIT at South University. SQL Development and Advanced Networking lead the list, with IT Security, Advanced Operating Systems and Architecture, Server Technology, IT Project Management, an IT Capstone and Applied Systems Analysis completing it, at 4 credit hours apiece.
Online delivery covers 180 credits across database design, information systems security, network design and software development, with attention to applying IT to business needs. Students choose from broad, Cybersecurity and Management emphasis tracks, or take a mix of all three. The school is a private for-profit institution based in Tampa, Florida. Applicants need proof of high school graduation. Hands-on virtual labs are part of the delivery.
- Credits
- 180
- Graduation rate
- 23%school-wide
- Median earnings
- $44,6821 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 22023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- SACSCOCSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
How Much an Online IT Degree Costs in Florida
Published online rates at schools based in Florida run from $123 to $737 per credit, using the in-state rate where a school charges residents less. For the six programs that publish both a rate and a credit total, the full degree costs a Florida resident $24,329 at the low end and $66,960 at the high end, against a national median of $41,760 across every ranked program. Fees, transfer credit and rate changes move these totals, so check each school’s tuition page before you apply.
Online IT Bachelor's Degrees in Florida
Eight bachelor's programs are based in Florida: the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, the Information Technology, BS at Florida International University, the Information Technology Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University, the Information Technology Management Bachelor of Science at Rasmussen University-Florida, the Information Technology, BS at Florida National University-Main Campus, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at Strayer University-Florida, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at South University-Tampa and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology. Total tuition for a Florida resident runs from $28,268 (Florida International University) to $66,960 (Full Sail University), against a median of $59,580 for every bachelor's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT bachelor's degree rankings.
Online IT Master's Degrees in Florida
Two master's programs are based in Florida: the Master of Science in Information Technology at Florida Institute of Technology-Online and the Master of Information Technology at Atlantis University. Its total tuition for a Florida resident is $24,329, against a median of $23,115 for every master's program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT master's degree rankings.
Online IT Associate Degrees in Florida
Five associate programs are based in Florida: the Information Technology Associate of Science at Full Sail University, the Information Technology, Associate of Science at Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale, the Computer Information Technology A.S. at St Petersburg College, the Associate in Arts in Information Technology at Strayer University-Florida and the Computer Information Technology, AS at Atlantis University. Total tuition for a Florida resident runs from $27,000 (Atlantis University) to $33,480 (Full Sail University), against a median of $21,269 for every associate program in our rankings. Compare them with the national field in our online IT associate degree rankings.
Tuition Discounts for Florida Residents
State Aid for Florida Residents
The Bright Futures Scholarship from the Florida Department of Education is a lottery-backed program with Academic, Medallion and Gold Seal awards. Ask the agency whether your online program qualifies before you count on it.
In-State Online Tuition in Florida
Two public programs based in Florida charge online students who live in Florida less per credit than students from other states. The biggest gap is in the Information Technology, BS at Florida International University: $28,268 in total for a Florida resident against $91,006 for everyone else, a difference of $62,738. How schools decide who counts as a resident.
Regional Tuition Exchanges for Florida Students
One exchange reaches Florida. Ask each school whether its online IT programs take part.
- Academic Common Market (ACM, run by SREB): in-state tuition at an out-of-state school for a program that public institutions in your home state don’t offer. Florida students can use it for graduate programs only.
Online IT Programs Near Florida
Georgia has four programs and Alabama has one program.
Florida Programs in Our National Rankings
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts in Information Technology, Strayer University-Florida | Associate in IT | 1st of 31 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking, Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Networking | 2nd of 17 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking, Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | With Certifications | 5th of 43 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking, Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Bachelor's in IT | 8th of 57 |
| Information Technology, BS, Florida International University | Bachelor's in IT | 9th of 57 |
| Information Technology, BS, Florida International University | ABET-Accredited | 10th of 12 |
| Master of Information Technology, Atlantis University | With Certifications | 15th of 43 |
| Computer Information Technology, AS, Atlantis University | Associate in IT | 16th of 31 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Florida Institute of Technology-Online | Affordable Master's | 16th of 22 |
| Information Technology, Associate of Science, Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale | Associate in IT | 18th of 31 |
| Master of Science in Information Technology, Florida Institute of Technology-Online | Master's in IT | 21st of 37 |
| Information Technology, BS, Florida National University-Main Campus | Cheapest | 23rd of 35 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Bachelor's in IT | 25th of 57 |
| Computer Information Technology A.S., St Petersburg College | Associate in IT | 25th of 31 |
| Master of Information Technology, Atlantis University | Master's in IT | 27th of 37 |
| Information Technology Bachelor of Science, Full Sail University | Cheapest | 28th of 35 |
| Information Technology Associate of Science, Full Sail University | Associate in IT | 30th of 31 |
| Information Technology, BS, Florida International University | CAE-CD Schools | 30th of 66 |
| Computer Information Technology A.S., St Petersburg College | With Certifications | 31st of 43 |
| Information Technology, BS, Florida International University | Cheapest | 33rd of 35 |
| Information Technology Management Bachelor of Science, Rasmussen University-Florida | With Certifications | 35th of 43 |
| Information Technology Management Bachelor of Science, Rasmussen University-Florida | Bachelor's in IT | 37th of 57 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | CAE-CD Schools | 50th of 66 |
| Information Technology, BS, Florida National University-Main Campus | Bachelor's in IT | 53rd of 57 |
| Information Technology Bachelor of Science, Full Sail University | Bachelor's in IT | 55th of 57 |
| Computer Information Technology A.S., St Petersburg College | CAE-CD Schools | 58th of 66 |
IT Jobs and Salaries in Florida
Florida’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $168,470; Florida’s lowest is $58,740, for help desk technicians. Florida’s largest IT group: 51,220 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs U.S. | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $168,470 | −4% | $100,390 to $264,460 | 35,040 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $132,800 | −1% | $81,500 to $184,680 | 9,370 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $124,860 | −3% | $75,410 to $174,600 | 14,220 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $104,120 | 0% | $56,300 to $161,090 | 3,810 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,900 | −4% | $63,030 to $161,720 | 35,270 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $95,200 | −4% | $59,340 to $143,140 | 26,890 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Support Specialist | $75,740 | −1% | $47,780 to $125,320 | 9,450 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $58,740 | −5% | $38,750 to $97,560 | 51,220 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Florida statewide (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
No Florida role tops the U.S. median; nearest: $104,120 for database administrators (0%). Weakest in Florida: help desk technicians, at $58,740 (−5%).
Next in Florida: computer systems analysts (35,270 jobs, $101,900) and IT managers (35,040 jobs, $168,470). In Florida, bachelor’s-level roles are 67% of IT jobs; Florida students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Florida: help desk technicians (51,220 jobs, $58,740) and network support specialists (9,450 jobs, $75,740). For those Florida roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Florida pays database administrators best against U.S. medians and help desk technicians worst.
IT Pay by Metro Area in Florida
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL pays network and systems administrators the most, at $101,560.
| Metro area | Computer jobs | Network and computer systems administrator median | Security analyst median | Help desk median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 69,750 | $97,180 | $125,310 | $60,500 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 50,900 | $101,560 | $118,970 | $61,050 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 44,430 | $91,800 | $129,440 | $54,430 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 24,850 | $99,460 | $111,290 | $59,340 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | 12,460 | $99,230 | $122,120 | $55,320 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 7,820 | $74,020 | $75,090 | $49,170 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | 6,210 | $84,350 | $55,980 | |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | 5,140 | $101,220 | $108,420 | $60,810 |
Florida IT Pay vs. Neighboring States
Georgia pays network and computer systems administrators more than Florida; Alabama pays less.
IT Job Concentration in Florida
Florida is lightest on IT managers (0.82x) and network architects (0.82x the U.S. share).
| IT job | Per thousand jobs | Vs. national share |
|---|---|---|
| Help Desk Technician | 5.16 | 1.12× |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 3.55 | 1.06× |
| IT Manager | 3.53 | 0.82× |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | 2.71 | 1.34× |
| Information Security Analyst | 1.43 | 1.17× |
| Network Support Specialist | 0.95 | 1.01× |
| Network Engineer | 0.94 | 0.82× |
| Database Administrator | 0.38 | 0.85× |
Employment and location quotients: BLS OEWS, May 2025.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Florida
Florida’s labor market office projects the job to grow 39.6% from 2024 to 2034, with about 1,390 openings a year.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Florida: The Industries Behind Them
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
IT Job Growth in Florida Through 2034
Florida’s labor market office projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 39.6% from 2024 to 2034, and computer user support specialists to grow slowest, at 4.1%. Across the eight IT jobs below, it expects about 13,270 openings a year, from growth and from workers who retire or change fields. Nationally, the same job is projected to grow 28.5%.
| IT job | 2024 | 2034 | Growth | Openings a year | U.S. growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Analyst | 13,700 | 19,120 | +39.6% | 1,390 | +28.5% |
| IT Manager | 32,580 | 40,390 | +24% | 3,090 | +15.2% |
| Network Engineer | 8,600 | 10,470 | +21.7% | 640 | +11.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | 36,140 | 42,530 | +17.7% | 2,790 | +8.7% |
| Network Support Specialist | 8,120 | 8,880 | +9.3% | 590 | +1.8% |
| Database Administrator | 4,200 | 4,460 | +6% | 240 | -0.6% |
| Network Administrator and Systems Administrator | 22,520 | 23,590 | +4.7% | 1,220 | -4.2% |
| Help Desk | 50,080 | 52,110 | +4.1% | 3,310 | -3.7% |
State projections, 2024 to 2034: Projections Central, from Florida’s labor market information office. U.S. growth is the national projection on the same basis.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Florida
The lowest resident total in Florida is $24,329, at Florida Institute of Technology-Online. Largest IT occupation: 51,220 computer user support specialists.
Our guide to choosing by state covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
Online IT Programs in Other States
- Alaska
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- California
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- District of Columbia
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Online IT Programs in Florida FAQ
How many online IT programs are based in Florida?
15 fully online IT programs, at 12 schools: eight bachelor's degrees, two master's degrees and five associate degrees. Three of them are at public schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program for Florida residents?
Among programs based in Florida with a published rate and credit total, the lowest for a Florida resident is $24,329, for the Master of Science in Information Technology at Florida Institute of Technology-Online.
Can Florida residents get a tuition discount at out-of-state schools?
Florida takes part in ACM. ACM offers in-state tuition at an out-of-state school for a program that public institutions in your home state don’t offer. Ask the school whether its online IT programs count.
Which IT job is growing fastest in Florida?
The state projects information security analysts to grow fastest, by 39.6% from 2024 to 2034 (28.5% nationally), adding up to 1,390 openings a year.
What does the information sector look like in Florida?
The information sector employs 175,767 people in Florida, at 10,336 business locations.
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- Florida labor market information office, long-term occupational projections
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by state (SARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by state
- SREB, Academic Common Market
- NC-SARA, State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement
- Program pages for each Florida program ranked above, linked from its card