Best Online Computer Science Programs in Middletown, DE (2026)

Middletown, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $39,720 per year for indexed 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Middletown. Distances are calculated from Middletown 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 Middletown. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 16.4 miles from Middletown BOC Score83.5
Published tuition$16,080 - $39,720
Online programsYes

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#2

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE 17.8 miles from Middletown BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$12,330 - $19,326
Online programsYes

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#3

Cecil College

North East, MD 18.6 miles from Middletown BOC Score45.1
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#4

Salem Community College

Carneys Point, NJ 22.3 miles from Middletown BOC Score54.6
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#5

Strayer University-Delaware

Wilmington, DE 22.5 miles from Middletown BOC Score25.6
Published tuition$13,920
Online programsYes

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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.

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

MetricValueSource
Population24,071Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$115,252Census 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 County3,754 workers, 2,390 establishmentsBLS 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 (16.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Delaware (22.5 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

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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.