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

Firestone, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $12,896 to $33,751 per year for indexed programs. Firestone has a population of about 17,353. Median household income is $114,591 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Greeley, CO metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $174,850 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Firestone

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

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 Firestone. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 17.8 miles from Firestone BOC Score61.3
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#2

Regis University

Denver, CO 25.3 miles from Firestone BOC Score62.1
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#3

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, CO 28.0 miles from Firestone BOC Score75.0
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#4

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 28.2 miles from Firestone BOC Score43.5
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#5

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 29.9 miles from Firestone BOC Score69.5
Published tuition$12,896 - $33,751
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Firestone

Firestone is part of the Greeley, CO metro area (BLS area code 24540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$129,480Greeley, CO$129,222
Computer Systems Analyst$101,500Greeley, CO$101,297
Computer Network Architect$125,560Greeley, CO$125,309
Database Administrator$106,610Greeley, CO$106,397
Database Architect$154,560CO statewide$154,251
Information Security Analyst$120,780Greeley, CO$120,539
Computer Network Support Specialist$89,390Greeley, CO$89,212
Computer User Support Specialist$65,140Greeley, CO$65,010
Web Developer$85,950CO statewide$85,778
Web and Digital Interface Designer$95,880CO statewide$95,689
Computer and Information Systems Manager$174,850Greeley, CO$174,501

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.


Firestone at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,353Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$114,591Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Weld County1,033 workers, 353 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Firestone. The closest is Front Range Community College in Westminster, CO (17.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (29.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Firestone are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($174,850), Database Architect ($154,560), Software Developer ($129,480). 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 Longmont instead of Firestone?

Longmont, CO is 8.1 miles from Firestone 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 Firestone an affordable place to study computer science?

Firestone’s median household income of $114,591 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Firestone 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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Other Programs Available in Firestone

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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.