Best Online Computer Science Programs in Broomfield, CO (2026)

Broomfield, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $39,266 to $50,206 per year for indexed programs. Broomfield has a population of about 75,110. Median household income is $121,025 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $203,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Broomfield

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Broomfield

Broomfield is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado 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.

Broomfield at a Glance

Other Broomfield-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Lafayette, CO – 3.7 mi away (91,767 pop)
• Westminster, CO – 4.9 mi away (113,875 pop)
• Northglenn, CO – 4.9 mi away (38,982 pop)
• Louisville, CO – 5.0 mi away (20,801 pop)
• Erie, CO – 5.9 mi away (22,803 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Broomfield, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Broomfield. The closest is Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Christian University (16.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Broomfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($203,340), Database Architect ($162,640), Computer Network Architect ($139,230). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lafayette instead of Broomfield?

Lafayette, CO is 3.7 miles from Broomfield 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 Broomfield an affordable place to study computer science?

Broomfield’s median household income of $121,025 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Broomfield while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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.