Cheapest Information Science/Studies Colleges in Florida

Florida's Information Science programs span a remarkable $30,000 cost gap, from Eastern Florida State College's $5,939 net price to University of Miami's $36,803. This range reflects the state's mix of community colleges, public universities, and private institutions serving students bound for Florida's tech corridors in Orlando, Tampa, and Miami. Graduates can expect earnings between $44,418 and $67,660, with Florida Institute of Technology's online program producing the highest-earning alumni at $67,660 annually. The state's lack of income tax means these graduates keep more of their paychecks while working for employers like Disney's tech division, aerospace companies on the Space Coast, or healthcare systems managing massive patient databases.

Programs

$5,939 – $36,803

Net Price Range

$61,273

Avg. Program Earnings

50.3%

Avg. Graduation Rate

11 Information Science/Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Eastern Florida State College Melbourne, Florida	$5,939	$2,496	51.2%
2	University of South Florida Tampa, Florida	$10,043	$6,410	74.6%	43.9%
3	Bethune-Cookman University Daytona Beach, Florida	$14,892	$14,794	27.8%	85.0%
4	Strayer University-Florida Tampa, Florida	$17,518	$13,920
5	Rasmussen University-Florida Ocala, Florida	$19,113	$15,117	51.0%
6	Barry University Miami, Florida	$22,978	$33,450	36.6%	59.6%
7	South University-Tampa Tampa, Florida	$24,280	$18,238	4.5%
8	Florida Institute of Technology-Online Melbourne, Florida	$25,374	$12,240		92.0%
9	Jacksonville University Jacksonville, Florida	$26,255	$46,180	57.0%	57.7%
10	Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, Florida	$35,300	$44,360	65.5%	64.4%
11	University of Miami Coral Gables, Florida	$36,803	$59,926	84.2%	18.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Eastern Florida State College the cheapest option at $5,939?

As a community college, Eastern Florida State offers associate degrees at significantly lower costs than four-year institutions. The $2,496 in-state tuition combined with financial aid brings net costs down to under $6,000, though the 51.20% graduation rate reflects the challenges many community college students face in completing their programs.

How do Florida Institute of Technology's online and campus programs compare?

Both programs produce graduates earning $67,660 annually, but the online version costs $25,374 compared to $35,300 for the traditional campus experience. The online program accepts 92% of applicants while the campus version is more selective at 64% acceptance, yet both carry the same $48,000 average debt load.

Does University of South Florida offer good value for Information Science students?

USF delivers strong value with a $10,043 net price and 74.60% graduation rate, significantly outperforming other schools in similar price ranges. The 43.93% acceptance rate indicates selectivity while maintaining affordability for Florida residents paying just $6,410 in tuition.

Where do the lowest-performing programs fall in Florida's price spectrum?

South University-Tampa shows concerning metrics with just a 4.50% graduation rate despite charging $24,280 net price and leaving graduates with $45,268 in debt for median earnings of $44,418. Bethune-Cookman University also struggles with a 27.80% graduation rate at $14,892 net cost, suggesting price alone doesn't predict program quality.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.