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

Geneva, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $3,432 to $14,661 per year for indexed programs. Geneva has a population of about 21,299. Median household income is $136,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 63.8% 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 Geneva

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Geneva, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Geneva 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 Geneva. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Aurora University

Aurora, IL 9.0 miles from Geneva BOC Score 66.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,709
Avg net price $18,838/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

DeVry University-Illinois

Lisle, IL 11.8 miles from Geneva BOC Score 39.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

North Central College

Naperville, IL 12.0 miles from Geneva BOC Score 67.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 19.5 miles from Geneva BOC Score 64.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 44

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL 23.0 miles from Geneva BOC Score 73.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of St Francis

Joliet, IL 27.2 miles from Geneva BOC Score 74.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,926
Avg net price $13,006/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago, IL 31.8 miles from Geneva BOC Score 35.5
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,234
Avg net price $14,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Xavier University

Chicago, IL 33.6 miles from Geneva BOC Score 66.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,656
Avg net price $10,970/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Geneva

Geneva 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.

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


Geneva at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,299Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$136,621Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+63.8%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 Kane County1,117 workers, 278 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Geneva are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

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

Batavia, IL is 2.5 miles from Geneva 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 Geneva an affordable place to study computer science?

Geneva’s median household income of $136,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Geneva 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 Geneva

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.