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Florida resident looking for colleges - G0GinaGo - 02-11-2022
I have a bunch of credits from 2 different community colleges in FL. I am looking to get a degree in Computer Engineering or Computer Science from a regionally accredited college. I am in FL as a resident.
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - Flelm - 02-11-2022
If you take a look at this post, it includes suggestions on what information to include to get the best advice.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-to-DegreeForum-How-this-Area-works?pid=335173#pid335173
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - Pats20 - 02-11-2022
I posted this a while back. Pretty reasonable for Florida residents. They take some alt credit. And no calculus !!
https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/programs/online-undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-computer-science.php
Here’s another post on it from someone else on this forum.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Florida-International-University-accepts-Striaghterline-credits
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - rachel83az - 02-11-2022
What is your budget? What classes do you already have? TESU is generally recommended for comp sci, but we definitely need to know what you already have.
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - bjcheung77 - 02-11-2022
I would highly recommend you create a copy/paste from the template Flelm linked you to. Have you completed an associates from either of the institutions? Do you have commitments such as kids, work, etc? Please provide more details on your situation so we can provide a more suitable response.
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - G0GinaGo - 02-11-2022
(02-11-2022, 02:17 PM)Pats20 Wrote: I posted this a while back. Pretty reasonable for Florida residents. They take some alt credit. And no calculus !!
https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/programs/online-undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-computer-science.php
Here’s another post on it from someone else on this forum.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Florida-International-University-accepts-Striaghterline-credits
Thank you. I was considering FIU and UF. But, I wonder which one would give me a more bang for my buck.....
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - Pats20 - 02-11-2022
Strictly from a cost perspective for a Florida resident. Probably UF $130 per credit vs $230 for FIU. FIU may allow more alt credit though. But if you’ve got a ton a community college credits you won’t have to worry about alt credit anyway. Also I think UF is a bachelor of science vs Bachelor of Arts. Which means it will be more structured (less electives) and math heavy. If you can handle the math , have the community college credits and don’t need alt sources. Go for UF
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - dfrecore - 02-12-2022
(02-11-2022, 10:18 PM)G0GinaGo Wrote:(02-11-2022, 02:17 PM)Pats20 Wrote: I posted this a while back. Pretty reasonable for Florida residents. They take some alt credit. And no calculus !!
https://fiuonline.fiu.edu/programs/online-undergraduate-degrees/bachelor-of-arts-in-computer-science.php
Here’s another post on it from someone else on this forum.
https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Florida-International-University-accepts-Striaghterline-credits
Thank you. I was considering FIU and UF. But, I wonder which one would give me a more bang for my buck.....
Just compare all of the degrees you're interested in at each school. Also, apply, to see who accepts you and what they bring everything in as.
THEN, you can decide what you want to do.
Really, you can only go by what you know, and that comes from the information you'll get from each school.
(02-11-2022, 11:18 PM)Pats20 Wrote: Strictly from a cost perspective for a Florida resident. Probably UF $130 per credit vs $230 for FIU. FIU may allow more alt credit though. But if you’ve got a ton a community college credits you won’t have to worry about alt credit anyway. Also I think UF is a bachelor of science vs Bachelor of Arts. Which means it will be more structured (less electives) and math heavy. If you can handle the math , have the community college credits and don’t need alt sources. Go for UF
Generally speaking (not FL specific) a BS vs a BA is not much different - they both generally have the same number of electives. It's just that in the GE, with the BA you need more "arts" courses (humanities and social sciences) while the BS requires more science/math. Usually the same number of credits in the GE area, just spread out a bit differently.
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - LevelUP - 02-12-2022
Cost Comparision of Computer Science Degrees
WGU Computer Science Degree
$ 158 Sophia (2 months)
$1120 Study.com (16 courses @70 course)
$ 130 SL for Calculus course (standard discount)
$3625 WGU tuition (you got 6 months to complete 8 courses + capstone)
$5043 Total
TESU Computer Science Degree
$ 237 Sophia (3 months)
$ 50 IC (1 course)
$ 700 Study.com (10 courses @70 each)
$ 130 SL for Calculus course (standard discount)
$1000 RA (5 courses RA 15 credit estimate)
$4639 flat rate tuition
$ 298 graduation fee
$7054 Total
SNHU Computer Science Degree
$ 158 Sophia (2 months)
$ 120 AP exam + proctor fee
$ 560 Study.com (8 courses @70 course)
$ 130 SL for Calculus course (standard discount)
$9600 Tuition for 10 courses
$10598 Total
RE: Florida resident looking for colleges - G0GinaGo - 02-12-2022
(02-12-2022, 03:46 AM)LevelUP Wrote: Cost Comparision of Computer Science Degrees
WGU Computer Science Degree
$ 158 Sophia (2 months)
$1120 Study.com (16 courses @70 course)
$ 130 SL for Calculus course (standard discount)
$3625 WGU tuition (you got 6 months to complete 8 courses + capstone)
$5043 Total
TESU Computer Science Degree
$ 237 Sophia (3 months)
$ 50 IC (1 course)
$ 700 Study.com (10 courses @70 each)
$ 130 SL for Calculus course (standard discount)
$1000 RA (5 courses RA 15 credit estimate)
$4639 flat rate tuition
$ 298 graduation fee
$7054 Total
SNHU Computer Science Degree
$ 158 Sophia (2 months)
$ 120 AP exam + proctor fee
$ 560 Study.com (8 courses @70 course)
$ 130 SL for Calculus course (standard discount)
$9600 Tuition for 10 courses
$10598 Total
Thank you for taking the time to break these programs down. I am not interested in those schools.... I am not a fan of WGU. My best friend went to WGU and she transferred out to another RN program online at UCF. I am leaning towards the BA in Computer Science at FIU or UF. I would like to stay within the state college systems in Florida. Thank you.