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

Darien, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Darien has a population of about 21,855. Median household income is $109,354 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.7% 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 Darien

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Darien

Darien 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.

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.

Darien at a Glance

Other Darien-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Woodridge, IL – 3.1 mi away (33,476 pop)
• Westmont, IL – 3.5 mi away (24,767 pop)
• Downers Grove, IL – 3.9 mi away (49,473 pop)
• Lisle, IL – 6.4 mi away (22,930 pop)
• Bolingbrook, IL – 7.2 mi away (74,518 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Darien. The closest is College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Elmhurst University (10.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Woodridge, IL is 3.1 miles from Darien 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 Darien an affordable place to study computer science?

Darien’s median household income of $109,354 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Darien 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.