Best Online Computer Science Programs in Caldwell, ID (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Caldwell, Idaho has 3 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,210 to $13,643 per year for indexed programs. Caldwell has a population of about 63,465. Median household income is $66,663 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boise City, ID metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Caldwell

The 3 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 3 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Caldwell. Distances are calculated from Caldwell city center.

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 Caldwell. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of Western Idaho

Nampa, ID 7.9 miles from Caldwell BOC Score50.7
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#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 22.9 miles from Caldwell BOC Score53.2
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Online programsYes

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#3

Treasure Valley Community College

Ontario, OR 30.1 miles from Caldwell BOC Score45.7
Published tuition$6,210 - $13,643
Online programsYes

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

Computer Science Wages Near Caldwell

Caldwell is part of the Boise City, ID metro area (BLS area code 14260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Idaho statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$131,590Boise City, ID$133,730
Computer Systems Analyst$81,280Boise City, ID$82,602
Computer Network Architect$100,950Boise City, ID$102,591
Database Administrator$82,620Boise City, ID$83,963
Database Architect$122,810Boise City, ID$124,807
Information Security Analyst$106,020Boise City, ID$107,744
Computer Network Support Specialist$71,910Boise City, ID$73,079
Computer User Support Specialist$58,340Boise City, ID$59,289
Web Developer$79,290Boise City, ID$80,579
Web and Digital Interface Designer$58,240Boise City, ID$59,187
Computer and Information Systems Manager$161,990Boise City, ID$164,624

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.

Caldwell at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+17.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Canyon County352 workers, 154 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Caldwell, ID?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Caldwell. The closest is College of Western Idaho in Nampa, ID (7.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Treasure Valley Community College (30.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Caldwell are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,990), Software Developer ($131,590), Database Architect ($122,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Idaho statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Nampa instead of Caldwell?

Nampa, ID is 6.4 miles from Caldwell 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 Caldwell an affordable place to study computer science?

Caldwell’s median household income of $66,663 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Caldwell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Idaho 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 Caldwell

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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.

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