Best Computer Science Schools Near Albany, GA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Albany, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Albany has a population of about 67,939. Median household income is $45,201 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Albany, GA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Albany

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Albany, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Albany 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 Albany. 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

Albany Technical College

Albany, GA 1.6 miles from Albany
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $30,541
Avg net price $4,524/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Albany State University

Albany, GA 2.1 miles from Albany
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,674
Avg net price $11,898/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Albany

Albany is part of the Albany, GA metro area (BLS area code 10500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Georgia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $124,230 Albany, GA $141,653
Computer Systems Analyst $99,040 Albany, GA $112,930
Computer Network Architect $133,890 GA statewide $152,668
Database Administrator $106,810 GA statewide $121,790
Database Architect $139,500 GA statewide $159,065
Information Security Analyst $128,970 GA statewide $147,058
Computer Network Support Specialist $69,610 Albany, GA $79,373
Computer User Support Specialist $49,130 Albany, GA $56,021
Web Developer $90,340 GA statewide $103,010
Web and Digital Interface Designer $103,810 GA statewide $118,369
Computer and Information Systems Manager $158,730 Albany, GA $180,992

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.

Albany at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 67,939 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,201 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Dougherty County 131 workers, 31 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Albany. The closest is Albany Technical College in Albany, GA (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southern Regional Technical College (51.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Albany are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,730), Database Architect ($139,500), Computer Network Architect ($133,890). 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 Tifton instead of Albany?

Tifton, GA is 39.4 miles from Albany 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 Albany an affordable place to study computer science?

Albany’s median household income of $45,201 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Albany 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.

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Other Programs Available in Albany

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

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.

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