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

Canton, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,252 to $12,295 per year for indexed programs. Canton has a population of about 34,587. Median household income is $81,642 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $177,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Canton

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

#1

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA 15.4 miles from Canton BOC Score 58.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,552
Avg net price $15,048/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Life University

Marietta, GA 21.9 miles from Canton BOC Score 31.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,397
Avg net price $29,791/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Strayer University-Georgia

Chamblee, GA 26.8 miles from Canton BOC Score 26.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 16%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $18,318/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 44%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Georgia Gwinnett College

Lawrenceville, GA 33.4 miles from Canton BOC Score 36.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,730
Avg net price $15,844/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus

Atlanta, GA 33.5 miles from Canton BOC Score 95.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $102,772
Avg net price $12,116/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

DeVry University-Georgia

Decatur, GA 34.4 miles from Canton BOC Score 22.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $28,229/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Herzing University-Atlanta

Atlanta, GA 34.6 miles from Canton BOC Score 23.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $21,679/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA 34.6 miles from Canton BOC Score 54.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,384
Avg net price $15,931/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Canton

Canton 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$132,960Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$132,827
Computer Systems Analyst$119,090Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$118,971
Computer Network Architect$133,890Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$133,756
Database Administrator$110,950Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$110,839
Database Architect$139,500Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$139,361
Information Security Analyst$131,490Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$131,359
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,720Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$81,638
Computer User Support Specialist$62,110Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$62,048
Web Developer$93,590Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$93,497
Web and Digital Interface Designer$118,190Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$118,072
Computer and Information Systems Manager$177,970Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA$177,792

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.


Canton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population34,587Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,642Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)100.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Cherokee County813 workers, 241 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Canton 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 Canton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Canton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($177,970), 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 Woodstock instead of Canton?

Woodstock, GA is 10.0 miles from Canton 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 Canton an affordable place to study computer science?

Canton’s median household income of $81,642 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Canton 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 Canton

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

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.