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

Lafayette, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $45,980 to $64,503 per year for indexed programs. Lafayette has a population of about 70,650. Median household income is $52,946 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $133,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Lafayette

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Lafayette

Lafayette is part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area (BLS area code 29200). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana 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.

Lafayette at a Glance

Other Lafayette-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• West Lafayette, IN – 4.6 mi away (45,872 pop)
• Zionsville, IN – 40.7 mi away (26,784 pop)
• Danville, IL – 43.4 mi away (48,785 pop)
• Westfield, IN – 45.1 mi away (37,221 pop)
• Brownsburg, IN – 46.5 mi away (25,408 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Lafayette. The closest is Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, IN (3.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ivy Tech Community College (55.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Lafayette are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($133,270), Database Architect ($132,830), Computer Network Architect ($101,500). 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 West Lafayette instead of Lafayette?

West Lafayette, IN is 4.6 miles from Lafayette 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 Lafayette an affordable place to study computer science?

Lafayette’s median household income of $52,946 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lafayette 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.