Best Online Computer Science Programs in Acworth, GA (2026)

Acworth, Georgia has a population of about 22,370. The city’s median household income is $80,703 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Acworth, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $49,349 per year for indexed programs. In the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Acworth

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 49 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Acworth. Distances are calculated from Acworth city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Acworth

Acworth is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area (BLS area code 12060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Acworth at a Glance

Other Acworth-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Kennesaw, GA – 3.6 mi away (33,627 pop)
• Woodstock, GA – 9.7 mi away (30,929 pop)
• Marietta, GA – 10.2 mi away (60,941 pop)
• Cartersville, GA – 10.5 mi away (55,195 pop)
• Smyrna, GA – 15.9 mi away (56,664 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Acworth, GA?

Our directory has 49 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Acworth. The closest is Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (5.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Herzing University-Atlanta (26.4 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Acworth are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,360), Database Architect ($135,280), Computer Network Architect ($134,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Georgia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kennesaw instead of Acworth?

Kennesaw, GA is 3.6 miles from Acworth 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 Acworth an affordable place to study computer science?

Acworth’s median household income of $80,703 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Acworth while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Georgia
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.