Best Online Computer Science Programs in Goodyear, AZ (2026)

Goodyear, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $17,872 per year for indexed programs. Goodyear has a population of about 102,891. Median household income is $101,814 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,720 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Goodyear

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Goodyear

Goodyear is part of the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area (BLS area code 38060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Arizona 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.

Goodyear at a Glance

Other Goodyear-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Avondale, AZ – 8.9 mi away (214,235 pop)
• Buckeye, AZ – 20.0 mi away (64,629 pop)
• El Mirage, AZ – 22.8 mi away (35,043 pop)
• Glendale, AZ – 23.4 mi away (245,895 pop)
• Maricopa, AZ – 25.0 mi away (45,666 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Goodyear, AZ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Goodyear. The closest is Estrella Mountain Community College in Avondale, AZ (15.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Phoenix-Arizona (22.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Goodyear are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,720), Database Architect ($156,100), Computer Network Architect ($131,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Arizona statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Avondale instead of Goodyear?

Avondale, AZ is 8.9 miles from Goodyear 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 Goodyear an affordable place to study computer science?

Goodyear’s median household income of $101,814 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Goodyear while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arizona 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.