Best Computer Science Schools Near Meridian, ID (2026)

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

Meridian, Idaho has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Meridian has a population of about 124,865. Median household income is $98,686 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.4% 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 Meridian

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

Northwest Nazarene University

Nampa, ID 9.2 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,719
Avg net price $29,580/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Boise State University

Boise, ID 9.8 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,658
Avg net price $21,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 148

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

The College of Idaho

Caldwell, ID 14.2 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,473
Avg net price $19,481/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

College of Southern Idaho

Twin Falls, ID 120.7 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,916
Avg net price $6,095/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Lewis-Clark State College

Lewiston, ID 195.5 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,001
Avg net price $15,635/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Idaho State University

Pocatello, ID 206.3 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,608
Avg net price $12,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Idaho

Moscow, ID 216.9 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,670
Avg net price $14,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 146

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID 230.9 miles from Meridian
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,406
Avg net price $8,221/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 129

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Meridian

Meridian 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.

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

Meridian at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 124,865 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,686 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.4% 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 Ada County 4,364 workers, 1,010 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Meridian. The closest is College of Western Idaho in Nampa, ID (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Treasure Valley Community College (40.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Eagle, ID is 7.3 miles from Meridian 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 Meridian an affordable place to study computer science?

Meridian’s median household income of $98,686 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Meridian 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 Meridian

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

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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