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

Oxford, Alabama has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,832 to $27,826 per year for indexed programs. Oxford has a population of about 22,063. Median household income is $70,065 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alabama, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $130,810 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Oxford

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Oxford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Oxford city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Oxford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Talladega College

Talladega, AL 17.9 miles from Oxford BOC Score 29.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 24%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,229
Avg net price $15,560/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Alabama

Birmingham, AL 54.1 miles from Oxford BOC Score 21.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 54.2 miles from Oxford BOC Score 58.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,501
Avg net price $18,749/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Herzing University-Birmingham

Birmingham, AL 55.5 miles from Oxford BOC Score 46.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $19,651/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 20

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Miles College

Fairfield, AL 60.3 miles from Oxford BOC Score 32.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,627
Avg net price $14,271/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Auburn University

Auburn, AL 71.8 miles from Oxford BOC Score 76.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 46%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,337
Avg net price $24,323/yr
Tuition
In‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL 81.1 miles from Oxford BOC Score 56.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,641
Avg net price $35,013/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Auburn University at Montgomery

Montgomery, AL 86.7 miles from Oxford BOC Score 42.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,391
Avg net price $13,224/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,700
Out‑of‑state$20,668
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Oxford

Oxford is part of the Anniston-Oxford, AL metro area (BLS area code 11500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alabama statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$99,260Anniston-Oxford, AL$115,553
Computer Systems Analyst$101,770AL statewide$118,475
Computer Network Architect$130,810AL statewide$152,282
Database Administrator$93,900AL statewide$109,313
Database Architect$105,450AL statewide$122,759
Information Security Analyst$122,730AL statewide$142,875
Computer Network Support Specialist$61,890AL statewide$72,049
Computer User Support Specialist$49,630Anniston-Oxford, AL$57,776
Web DeveloperN/AAL statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$51,860AL statewide$60,373
Computer and Information Systems Manager$111,170Anniston-Oxford, AL$129,418

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.


Oxford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population22,063Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,065Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Calhoun County65 workers, 27 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Oxford are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Oxford are: Computer Network Architect ($130,810), Information Security Analyst ($122,730), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($111,170). 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 Trussville instead of Oxford?

Trussville, AL is 41.0 miles from Oxford 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 Oxford an affordable place to study computer science?

Oxford’s median household income of $70,065 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Oxford 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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Other Programs Available in Oxford

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Oxford:

Data verified: July 23, 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.