Best Online Computer Science Programs in Batavia, IL (2026)

Batavia, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,432 to $14,661 per year for indexed programs. Batavia has a population of about 26,730. Median household income is $119,167 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Batavia

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Batavia. Distances are calculated from Batavia 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 Batavia. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Aurora University

Aurora, IL 6.8 miles from Batavia BOC Score66.4
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#2

Waubonsee Community College

Sugar Grove, IL 8.5 miles from Batavia BOC Score59.6
Published tuition$3,432 - $14,661
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#3

North Central College

Naperville, IL 10.0 miles from Batavia BOC Score67.2
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#4

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL 10.3 miles from Batavia BOC Score39.0
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#5

Elgin Community College

Elgin, IL 11.7 miles from Batavia BOC Score50.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Batavia

Batavia is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$134,380Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$129,710
Computer Systems Analyst$103,490Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$99,894
Computer Network Architect$143,800Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$138,803
Database Administrator$109,680Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$105,869
Database Architect$147,490Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$142,365
Information Security Analyst$125,310Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$120,956
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,340Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$70,792
Computer User Support Specialist$60,730Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$58,620
Web Developer$96,870Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$93,504
Web and Digital Interface Designer$87,920Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$84,865
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,760Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$167,722

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.


Batavia at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,730Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$119,167Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+55.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Kane County1,117 workers, 278 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Batavia, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Batavia. The closest is Aurora University in Aurora, IL (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elgin Community College (11.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Batavia are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,760), Database Architect ($147,490), Computer Network Architect ($143,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Geneva instead of Batavia?

Geneva, IL is 2.5 miles from Batavia 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 Batavia an affordable place to study computer science?

Batavia’s median household income of $119,167 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Batavia while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Batavia

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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.