Best Computer Science Schools Near Middletown, DE (2026)

Middletown, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Middletown has a population of about 24,071. Median household income is $115,252 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Middletown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Middletown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Middletown 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 Middletown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 16.3 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,950
Avg net price $17,799/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 179

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 17.8 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,844
Avg net price $15,644/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Delaware Technical Community College-Terry

Dover, DE 19.0 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,448
Avg net price $11,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Delaware State University

Dover, DE 20.2 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,307
Avg net price $13,910/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Strayer University-Delaware

Wilmington, DE 22.5 miles from Middletown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
25.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $22,593/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Middletown

Middletown is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Delaware statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $133,040 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $129,669
Computer Systems Analyst $105,050 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,388
Computer Network Architect $138,850 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $135,331
Database Administrator $104,930 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,271
Database Architect $163,590 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $159,444
Information Security Analyst $132,560 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $129,201
Computer Network Support Specialist $81,230 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $79,172
Computer User Support Specialist $62,210 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,634
Web Developer $94,570 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $92,173
Web and Digital Interface Designer $104,840 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $102,183
Computer and Information Systems Manager $173,470 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $169,074

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.


Middletown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,071 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $115,252 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 45.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in New Castle County 3,754 workers, 2,390 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Middletown, DE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Middletown. The closest is University of Delaware in Newark, DE (16.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Delaware State University (20.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Middletown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,470), Database Architect ($163,590), Computer Network Architect ($138,850). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Delaware statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Newark instead of Middletown?

Newark, DE is 16.2 miles from Middletown 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 Middletown an affordable place to study computer science?

Middletown’s median household income of $115,252 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Middletown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Delaware 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 Middletown

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.