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

Collinsville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $62,982 to $83,476 per year for indexed programs. Collinsville has a population of about 24,126. Median household income is $65,170 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Collinsville

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Collinsville

Collinsville is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois 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.

Collinsville at a Glance

Other Collinsville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• O’Fallon, IL – 7.3 mi away (29,031 pop)
• Granite City, IL – 7.5 mi away (28,908 pop)
• East Saint Louis, IL – 8.0 mi away (26,922 pop)
• Edwardsville, IL – 8.0 mi away (25,071 pop)
• Belleville, IL – 11.2 mi away (41,906 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Collinsville. The closest is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington University in St Louis (16.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Collinsville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,130), Software Developer ($129,030), Database Architect ($122,310). 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 O’Fallon instead of Collinsville?

O’Fallon, IL is 7.3 miles from Collinsville 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 Collinsville an affordable place to study computer science?

Collinsville’s median household income of $65,170 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Collinsville 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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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.