Best Online Computer Science Programs in Park Forest, IL (2026)

Park Forest, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $23,076 per year for indexed programs. Park Forest has a population of about 20,898. Median household income is $62,305 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% 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 Park Forest

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Park Forest

Park Forest 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.

Park Forest at a Glance

Other Park Forest-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Chicago Heights, IL – 3.3 mi away (30,026 pop)
• Tinley Park, IL – 8.5 mi away (56,831 pop)
• Harvey, IL – 8.9 mi away (24,947 pop)
• South Holland, IL – 9.1 mi away (21,817 pop)
• Oak Forest, IL – 9.2 mi away (27,792 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Park Forest, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Park Forest. The closest is Governors State University in University Park, IL (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Xavier University (15.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Park Forest?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Park Forest 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 Chicago Heights instead of Park Forest?

Chicago Heights, IL is 3.3 miles from Park Forest 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 Park Forest an affordable place to study computer science?

Park Forest’s median household income of $62,305 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Park Forest 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.