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

Edwardsville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Edwardsville has a population of about 26,543. Median household income is $92,671 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.3% 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 Edwardsville

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Edwardsville

Edwardsville 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.

Edwardsville at a Glance

Other Edwardsville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Collinsville, IL – 8.0 mi away (24,635 pop)
• Granite City, IL – 8.6 mi away (28,908 pop)
• Alton, IL – 11.7 mi away (80,871 pop)
• O’Fallon, IL – 14.1 mi away (29,031 pop)
• East Saint Louis, IL – 14.4 mi away (26,922 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Edwardsville. The closest is Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is McKendree University (15.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Collinsville, IL is 8.0 miles from Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville an affordable place to study computer science?

Edwardsville’s median household income of $92,671 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Edwardsville 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.