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2027 City Guide
Best Online IT Programs in Tampa (2027)
Online IT programs in Tampa start with four degrees at three local schools: two bachelor's degrees and two associate degrees. Tampa runs heavy in computer systems analysts (1.47x), information security analysts (1.39x) and network support specialists (1.36x the U.S. share).
- 4local programs
- $101,560network and computer systems administrator median
- 50,900computer jobs
Key Points
- Associate in Arts in Information Technology at Strayer University-Florida leads the Tampa list (#1 of 31 nationally).
- Tampa is lightest on web developers (0.72x) and network architects (0.90x the U.S. share).
- In Tampa, database administrators earn $124,560, well above Florida's $104,120.
- Tampa has 2,460 security analysts earning $118,970, at 1.39 times the U.S. share.
The Best Online IT Programs in Tampa
Ordered by national standing, Tampa’s four programs sit in Tampa and St. Petersburg.
Each card’s badge is its place in our national ranking. How we rank.
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Strayer University-Florida
Associate in Arts in Information Technology
Network support specialists earn $76,160 in Tampa. 100% graduation rate.
- 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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Strayer University-Florida
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Network and systems administrators earn $101,560 in Tampa. Graduates report $67,315 after a year.
- Credits
- 180
- Median earnings
- $67,3151 year after
- Graduates in this field
- 32023-24, all formats
- Accreditation
- MSCHEMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Format
- Courses from 11 weeks
- Starts
- January
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St Petersburg College
Computer Information Technology A.S.
Network support specialists run 1.36 times the national share in Tampa. Prepares for CompTIA A+.
- 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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South University-Tampa
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Network and systems administrators run 1.61 times the national share in Tampa. 9% graduation rate.
- Credits
- 180
- Graduation rate
- 9%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
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater has four 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.
Tampa Programs in Our National Rankings
In the Associate in IT ranking, Associate in Arts in Information Technology at Strayer University-Florida places 1st of 31, Tampa’s best national result.
| Program | National ranking | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Associate in Arts in Information Technology, Strayer University-Florida | Associate in IT | 1st of 31 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Strayer University-Florida | Bachelor's in IT | 24th of 57 |
| Computer Information Technology A.S., St Petersburg College | With Certifications | 31st of 43 |
| Computer Information Technology A.S., St Petersburg College | Associate in IT | 25th of 31 |
| Computer Information Technology A.S., St Petersburg College | CAE-CD Schools | 58th of 66 |
| Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, South University-Tampa | Bachelor's in IT | 57th of 57 |
Tuition Discounts for Tampa Residents
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IT Jobs and Salaries in Tampa
Tampa’s best-paid IT role: IT managers, at $168,470; Tampa’s lowest is $61,050, for help desk technicians. Tampa’s largest IT group: 7,410 help desk technicians.
| Role | Median pay | vs Florida | Typical range | Jobs | Entry education | Salary guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Manager | $168,470 | 0% | $105,660 to $254,220 | 6,520 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network Engineer | $130,750 | −2% | $81,040 to $176,800 | 1,500 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Database Administrator | $124,560 | +20% | $57,850 to $156,850 | 670 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Information Security Analyst | $118,970 | −5% | $76,810 to $171,390 | 2,460 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,080 | +3% | $67,240 to $161,720 | 7,100 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrator | $101,560 | +7% | $62,280 to $153,200 | 4,720 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide |
| Web Developer | $78,910 | $47,110 to $127,930 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | Salary guide | |
| Network Support Specialist | $76,160 | +1% | $49,210 to $128,050 | 1,850 | Associate's degree | Salary guide |
| Help Desk Technician | $61,050 | +4% | $40,330 to $102,810 | 7,410 | Some college, no degree | Salary guide |
Median and percentile pay and local employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, 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 Tampa premium: database administrators at $124,560 (+20%). Weakest in Tampa: information security analysts, at $118,970 (−5%). 5 of 8 Tampa roles out-earn the Florida median.
Next in Tampa: computer systems analysts (7,100 jobs, $105,080) and IT managers (6,520 jobs, $168,470). In Tampa, bachelor’s-level roles are 72% of IT jobs; Tampa students can compare online IT bachelor’s degrees. Below a bachelor’s in Tampa: help desk technicians (7,410 jobs, $61,050) and network support specialists (1,850 jobs, $76,160). For those Tampa roles, see online IT associate degrees.
Tampa network and systems administrators earn $101,560, 2% above the $99,130 U.S. median. Tampa's widest pay spread: IT managers, $105,660 to $254,220.
Price level: BEA, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area (MARPP), all items, 2024; 100 is the U.S. average.
IT Job Concentration in Tampa
Tampa ranks 22nd among U.S. metros for computer jobs, with 50,900.
Cybersecurity Jobs in Tampa
Compare online cybersecurity degrees or read the security analyst salary guide.
Tech Jobs in Tampa: The Industries Behind Them
Tampa's information sector averages $103,884 a job across 29,766 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 Tampa
Tampa’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 Tampa FAQ
How many online IT programs are in Tampa?
Four programs at three schools in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metro area, in Tampa and St. Petersburg: two bachelor's degrees and two associate degrees. One is at a public school.
Is there consulting or contract IT work in Tampa?
Tampa computer systems design firms employ 23,130 people at 1,875 locations, averaging $88,114.
How much of the state's IT work is in Tampa?
Tampa holds 17% of Florida's computer jobs.
Which IT job is Tampa known for?
Tampa's signature IT job: 4,720 network and systems administrators, 1.61 times the U.S. share.
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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