Computer Programming associate's degree programs in Florida
Compare 6 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Florida
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Seminole State College of FloridaSanford · Debt not reported$79,8782St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg · $19,500 federal debt$76,6833Valencia CollegeOrlando · $14,070 federal debt$63,9994Full Sail UniversityWinter Park · $32,375 federal debt$59,1025Hillsborough CollegeTampa · $18,262 federal debt$53,3586Santa Fe CollegeGainesville · $15,100 federal debt$49,154
CAREER CONTEXT IN FL
What related occupations pay in Florida
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
15-1251Computer Programmers
- State median wage
- $93,180
- Middle 50% wage range
- $67,700–$119,330
- State employment
- 4,760
- Projected growth
- -7.3%
- Annual openings
- 4,400
15-1252Software Developers
- State median wage
- $130,980
- Middle 50% wage range
- $101,970–$164,800
- State employment
- 87,890
- Projected growth
- +10.2%
- Annual openings
- 95,300
15-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers
- State median wage
- $100,210
- Middle 50% wage range
- $76,760–$125,280
- State employment
- 10,320
- Projected growth
- +5.7%
- Annual openings
- 10,700
15-1255Web and Digital Interface Designers
- State median wage
- $77,730
- Middle 50% wage range
- $60,880–$108,800
- State employment
- 4,620
- Projected growth
- +6.0%
- Annual openings
- 8,300
25-1021Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $76,950
- Middle 50% wage range
- $61,640–$84,410
- State employment
- 950
- Projected growth
- +4.9%
- Annual openings
- 3,200
15-1231Computer Network Support Specialists
- State median wage
- $75,740
- Middle 50% wage range
- $58,780–$93,280
- State employment
- 9,450
- Projected growth
- +1.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,000
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Florida; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminole State College of Florida | Sanford | $79,878 | Not available |
| 2 | St Petersburg College | St. Petersburg | $76,683 | $19,500 |
| 3 | Valencia College | Orlando | $63,999 | $14,070 |
| 4 | Full Sail University | Winter Park | $59,102 | $32,375 |
| 5 | Hillsborough College | Tampa | $53,358 | $18,262 |
| 6 | Santa Fe College | Gainesville | $49,154 | $15,100 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Computer Programming in Florida
What do Computer Programming associate's degree graduates earn in Florida?
Across 6 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $59,102 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $18,262 among the 5 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Florida colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Seminole State College of Florida has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.