Best Online Computer Science Programs in Auburn, IN (2026)

Auburn, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Auburn has a population of about 13,464. Median household income is $62,339 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Auburn

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Auburn

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.

Auburn at a Glance

Other Auburn-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Fort Wayne, IN – 19.7 mi away (326,814 pop)
• Warsaw, IN – 42.0 mi away (32,622 pop)
• Elkhart, IN – 52.0 mi away (147,181 pop)
• Portage, MI – 63.8 mi away (48,508 pop)
• Adrian, MI – 63.9 mi away (43,850 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Auburn, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Auburn. The closest is Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (17.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwest State Community College (39.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Indiana are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,040), Database Architect ($132,830), Computer Network Architect ($124,190). Wages for Auburn workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Wayne instead of Auburn?

Fort Wayne, IN is 19.7 miles from Auburn 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 Auburn an affordable place to study computer science?

Auburn’s median household income of $62,339 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Auburn while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.