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

Danville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Danville has a population of about 28,663. Median household income is $44,239 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Danville

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Danville

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.

Danville at a Glance

Other Danville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Urbana, IL – 31.0 mi away (42,014 pop)
• Champaign, IL – 35.0 mi away (155,368 pop)
• West Lafayette, IN – 41.8 mi away (45,872 pop)
• Lafayette, IN – 43.4 mi away (157,955 pop)
• Terre Haute, IN – 48.4 mi away (92,841 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Danville. The closest is Danville Area Community College in Danville, IL (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Illinois University (54.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Illinois?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Illinois are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,730), Database Architect ($142,500), Computer Network Architect ($132,790). Wages for Danville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Urbana instead of Danville?

Urbana, IL is 31.0 miles from Danville 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 Danville an affordable place to study computer science?

Danville’s median household income of $44,239 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Danville 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.