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

Newark, Delaware has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $12,330 to $39,720 per year for indexed programs. Newark has a population of about 30,309. Median household income is $71,373 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.5% 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 Newark

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

#1

University of Delaware

Newark, DE 0.3 miles from Newark BOC Score 83.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,950
Avg net price $17,799/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Newark

Newark 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.


Newark at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,309Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$71,373Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+57.5%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 Newark, DE?

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Newark are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

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

Wilmington, DE is 12.8 miles from Newark 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 Newark an affordable place to study computer science?

Newark’s median household income of $71,373 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newark 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 Newark

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Data verified: July 23, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.