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

Scottsdale, Arizona has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,358 to $19,682 per year for indexed programs. Scottsdale has a population of about 242,169. Median household income is $107,372 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.5% 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 Scottsdale

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Scottsdale

Scottsdale 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.

Scottsdale at a Glance

Other Scottsdale-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Fountain Hills, AZ – 9.1 mi away (24,482 pop)
• Phoenix, AZ – 15.1 mi away (4,054,083 pop)
• Tempe, AZ – 21.0 mi away (182,498 pop)
• Mesa, AZ – 21.5 mi away (484,587 pop)
• Glendale, AZ – 22.0 mi away (245,895 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Scottsdale. The closest is GateWay Community College in Phoenix, AZ (7.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Arizona (16.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Scottsdale 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 Fountain Hills instead of Scottsdale?

Fountain Hills, AZ is 9.1 miles from Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale an affordable place to study computer science?

Scottsdale’s median household income of $107,372 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsdale 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.