Best Online Computer Science Programs in Crown Point, IN (2026)

Crown Point, Indiana has a population of about 34,042. The city’s median household income is $95,757 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 78 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Crown Point, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $31,758 per year for indexed programs. 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 $168,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Crown Point

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 78 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Crown Point. Distances are calculated from Crown Point city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Crown Point

Crown Point 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 Indiana statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Crown Point at a Glance

Other Crown Point-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Merrillville, IN – 4.3 mi away (34,994 pop)
• Schererville, IN – 7.2 mi away (28,701 pop)
• Hobart, IN – 7.9 mi away (28,248 pop)
• Highland, IN – 11.0 mi away (22,737 pop)
• Gary, IN – 12.2 mi away (76,424 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Crown Point, IN?

Our directory has 78 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Crown Point. The closest is Indiana University-Northwest in Gary, IN (9.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Saint Xavier University (27.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Crown Point?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Crown Point are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,230), Computer Network Architect ($140,760), Database Architect ($134,900). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Merrillville instead of Crown Point?

Merrillville, IN is 4.3 miles from Crown Point 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 Crown Point an affordable place to study computer science?

Crown Point’s median household income of $95,757 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Crown Point 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Indiana
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.