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Computer Software and Media Applications associate's degree programs in Florida

Compare 7 reporting programs using the same federal field and associate's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

7Programs reporting earnings

$41,443Median year-4 earnings

$16,751Median federal debt

2Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in Florida

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1Palm Beach State CollegeLake Worth · Debt not reported$48,988 2Valencia CollegeOrlando · $16,751 federal debt$46,230 3Indian River State CollegeFort Pierce · Debt not reported$43,997 4Polk State CollegeWinter Haven · Debt not reported$41,443 5Santa Fe CollegeGainesville · Debt not reported$40,794 6St Petersburg CollegeSt. Petersburg · $21,799 federal debt$40,278 7DeVry University-FloridaOrlando · Debt not reported$38,361

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.

25-1194Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

State median wage: $59,990
Middle 50% wage range: $48,190–$81,630
State employment: 7,600
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 8,000

10th–90th percentile: $38,780–$126,090

15-2051Data Scientists

State median wage: $115,820
Middle 50% wage range: $84,070–$140,210
State employment: 10,240
Projected growth: +34.6%
Annual openings: 24,800

10th–90th percentile: $63,080–$174,140

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

10th–90th percentile: $52,810–$138,770

27-1014Special Effects Artists and Animators

State median wage: $85,870
Middle 50% wage range: $81,730–$104,410
State employment: 1,530
Projected growth: -0.3%
Annual openings: 4,200

10th–90th percentile: $71,140–$114,920

27-1024Graphic Designers

State median wage: $61,660
Middle 50% wage range: $49,510–$80,680
State employment: 12,660
Projected growth: -1.7%
Annual openings: 16,000

10th–90th percentile: $39,810–$101,860

11-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers

State median wage: $168,470
Middle 50% wage range: $131,630–$209,720
State employment: 35,040
Projected growth: +15.8%
Annual openings: 53,500

10th–90th percentile: $100,390–$264,460

15-1243Database Architects

State median wage: $138,320
Middle 50% wage range: $103,080–$168,500
State employment: 1,810
Projected growth: +9.4%
Annual openings: 3,900

10th–90th percentile: $85,880–$206,410

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

10th–90th percentile: $80,050–$204,400

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	Palm Beach State College	Lake Worth	$48,988	Not available
2	Valencia College	Orlando	$46,230	$16,751
3	Indian River State College	Fort Pierce	$43,997	Not available
4	Polk State College	Winter Haven	$41,443	Not available
5	Santa Fe College	Gainesville	$40,794	Not available
6	St Petersburg College	St. Petersburg	$40,278	$21,799
7	DeVry University-Florida	Orlando	$38,361	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Computer Software and Media Applications in Florida

What do Computer Software and Media Applications associate's degree graduates earn in Florida?

Across 7 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $41,443 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,751 among the 2 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. Palm Beach State College has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.