Best Online Computer Science Programs in Northport, AL (2026)

Northport, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $33,200 per year for indexed programs. Northport has a population of about 30,991. Median household income is $77,781 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $126,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Northport

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Northport. Distances are calculated from Northport city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Northport

Northport is part of the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area (BLS area code 46220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Northport at a Glance

Other Northport-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Bessemer, AL – 37.0 mi away (26,511 pop)
• Alabaster, AL – 44.9 mi away (32,948 pop)
• Hoover, AL – 46.4 mi away (84,978 pop)
• Homewood, AL – 47.6 mi away (25,613 pop)
• Pelham, AL – 48.7 mi away (23,050 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Northport, AL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Northport. The closest is The University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Alabama (49.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Northport?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Northport are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($126,270), Computer Network Architect ($124,860), Database Architect ($105,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Alabama statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bessemer instead of Northport?

Bessemer, AL is 37.0 miles from Northport and has its own set of local computer science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Northport an affordable place to study computer science?

Northport’s median household income of $77,781 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alabama public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

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Data verified: June 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.