Best Computer Science Schools Near Bloomingdale, IL (2026)

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

Bloomingdale, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Bloomingdale has a population of about 22,388. Median household income is $98,891 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.7% 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 Bloomingdale

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

Wheaton College

Wheaton, IL 5.5 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,756
Avg net price $26,975/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 8.2 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,462
Avg net price $24,185/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL 9.9 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $30,770/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Benedictine University

Lisle, IL 11.9 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,446
Avg net price $22,313/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

North Central College

Naperville, IL 12.3 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
67.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,123
Avg net price $21,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Judson University

Elgin, IL 12.9 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
52.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 48%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,313
Avg net price $18,558/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,360
Out‑of‑state$31,360
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Dominican University

River Forest, IL 14.1 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,327
Avg net price $11,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Concordia University-Chicago

River Forest, IL 14.8 miles from Bloomingdale
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,089
Avg net price $18,436/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 61%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale 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.

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

Bloomingdale at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,388 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $98,891 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.7% 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 DuPage County 16,876 workers, 1,238 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bloomingdale. The closest is Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL (5.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Illinois (9.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Roselle, IL is 2.1 miles from Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale an affordable place to study computer science?

Bloomingdale’s median household income of $98,891 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bloomingdale 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 Bloomingdale

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

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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