Best Online Computer Science Programs in East Point, GA (2026)

East Point, Georgia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,420 to $27,195 per year for indexed programs. East Point has a population of about 38,233. Median household income is $58,983 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% 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 East Point

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near East Point. Distances are calculated from East Point city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near East Point

East Point 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 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.

East Point at a Glance

Other East Point-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Atlanta, GA – 7.0 mi away (5,080,712 pop)
• Union City, GA – 7.5 mi away (20,919 pop)
• Decatur, GA – 12.2 mi away (22,813 pop)
• Smyrna, GA – 13.7 mi away (56,664 pop)
• Douglasville, GA – 14.4 mi away (33,252 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near East Point, GA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near East Point. The closest is Atlanta Metropolitan State College in Atlanta, GA (4.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus (8.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near East Point?

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

Atlanta, GA is 7.0 miles from East Point 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 East Point an affordable place to study computer science?

East Point’s median household income of $58,983 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Point 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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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.