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Best Online IT Programs in Orlando (2027)
Online IT programs in Orlando start with two degrees at one local school: one bachelor's degree and one associate degree. In Orlando, help desk to IT manager means $54,430 to $171,210, or 3.1 times the pay.
- 2local programs
- $91,800network and computer systems administrator median
- 44,430computer jobs
Key Points
- Information Technology Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University leads the Orlando list (#55 of 57 nationally).
- Orlando help desk jobs pay a $54,430 median, and 7,470 people hold them.
- Orlando runs heavy in help desk technicians (1.15x), information security analysts (1.09x) and network support specialists (1.08x the U.S. share).
- Orlando is lightest on IT managers (0.85x) and computer systems analysts (0.89x the U.S. share).
- A full Orlando degree starts at $33,480 (Full Sail University).
The Best Online IT Programs in Orlando
Ordered by national standing, Orlando’s two programs sit in Winter Park.
Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.
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Full Sail University
Information Technology Bachelor of Science
One rate for everyone: $66,960. Network and systems administrators earn $91,800 in Orlando. Graduates report $40,968 after a year.
- 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
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Full Sail University
Information Technology Associate of Science
One rate for everyone: $33,480. Help desk technicians run 1.15 times the national share in Orlando. 44% graduation rate.
- 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
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford has two of Florida’s 13 ranked programs.
See every online IT program in Florida, plus the state’s job projections, led by security analysts at 39.6% through 2034.
Orlando Programs in Our National Rankings
In the Cheapest ranking, Information Technology Bachelor of Science at Full Sail University places 28th of 35, Orlando’s best national result.
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Bachelor of Science, Full Sail University | Cheapest | 28th of 35 |
| Information Technology Bachelor of Science, Full Sail University | Bachelor's in IT | 55th of 57 |
| Information Technology Associate of Science, Full Sail University | Associate in IT | 30th of 31 |
What an Online IT Degree Costs Orlando Students
Orlando totals run from $33,480 at Full Sail University to $66,960 at Full Sail University, using resident rates where they apply.
| Program | Rate per credit | Credits | Total for residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology Bachelor of Science, Full Sail University | $558 | 120 | $66,960 |
| Information Technology Associate of Science, Full Sail University | $558 | 60 | $33,480 |
Totals are the published rate times the published credits, before fees and transfer credit. Our cheapest online IT degrees ranking compares programs that charge everyone one rate.
Tuition Discounts for Orlando Residents
Orlando residents can also ask about ACM.
How exchanges work in Florida.
IT Jobs and Salaries in Orlando
Orlando’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $171,210; Orlando’s lowest is $54,430, for help desk technicians. Orlando’s largest IT group: 7,470 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs Florida | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $171,210 | +2% | $101,830 to $249,890 | 5,190 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $156,560 | +18% | $92,790 to $195,200 | 1,730 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $129,440 | +4% | $77,530 to $173,420 | 1,890 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $115,100 | +11% | $54,560 to $162,760 | 580 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,780 | −1% | $62,090 to $159,400 | 4,200 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $91,800 | −4% | $54,060 to $135,090 | 4,260 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $83,820 | $28,240 to $166,590 | 650 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide | |
| Network Support Specialist | $63,460 | −16% | $47,780 to $104,880 | 1,440 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $54,430 | −7% | $38,190 to $86,910 | 7,470 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area (Sources; BLS OEWS). Typical entry education: BLS Employment Projections. The range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Against Florida medians, the biggest Orlando premium: network engineers at $156,560 (+18%). Weakest in Orlando: network support specialists, at $63,460 (−16%). 4 of 8 Orlando roles out-earn the Florida median.
Next in Orlando: IT managers (5,190 jobs, $171,210) and network and computer systems administrators (4,260 jobs, $91,800). In Orlando, bachelor’s-level roles are 67% of IT jobs; Orlando students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Orlando: help desk technicians (7,470 jobs, $54,430) and network support specialists (1,440 jobs, $63,460). For those Orlando roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Orlando's widest pay spread: IT managers, $101,830 to $249,890.
Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.
IT Job Concentration in Orlando
Orlando ranks 24th among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 44,430.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Orlando
Orlando has 1,890 security analysts earning $129,440, at 1.09 times the U.S. share.
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Orlando: The Industries Behind Them
Orlando's information sector averages $92,362 a job across 29,214 workers.
Industry employment, establishments and payroll: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area. Average pay is annual payroll divided by employment.
How to Choose an Online IT Program in Orlando
Orlando’s largest IT group is help desk staff.
Our guide to choosing by city covers cost, residency, authorization and accreditation.
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Online IT Programs in Orlando FAQ
How many online IT programs are in Orlando?
Two programs at one school in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro area, in Winter Park: one bachelor's degree and one associate degree. All are at private schools.
What is the cheapest online IT program in Orlando?
Among Orlando programs that publish a rate and a credit total, the lowest is $33,480 for the Information Technology Associate of Science at Full Sail University.
What do network and systems administrators earn in Orlando?
Orlando pays network and systems administrators $91,800, 7% under the $99,130 U.S. median.
How much of the state's IT work is in Orlando?
Orlando holds 15% of Florida's computer jobs.
Which IT job in Orlando differs most from the state's pay?
In Orlando, network architects earn $156,560, well above Florida's $132,800.
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Related Rankings and Guides
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, state and metropolitan area estimates
- NCES IPEDS institutional directory (HD2024), metro area of each school’s main campus
- BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023, by metropolitan area
- Projections Central, long-term occupational projections by state (base year 2024, projected to 2034), produced by state labor market information offices
- Program pages for each program listed above, linked from its card