Best Computer Science Schools Near LaPorte, IN (2026)

LaPorte, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $36,600 to $50,881 per year for indexed programs. LaPorte has a population of about 21,732. In Indiana, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $132,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to LaPorte

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 19.7 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,191
Avg net price $18,578/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Holy Cross College

Notre Dame, IN 24.6 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,416
Avg net price $26,728/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, IN 25.4 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $99,980
Avg net price $26,780/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 25.7 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,947
Avg net price $8,653/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Bethel University

Mishawaka, IN 27.2 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,860
Avg net price $18,610/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Indiana University-Northwest

Gary, IN 32.4 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,361
Avg net price $5,130/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN 39.3 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 72%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,318
Avg net price $6,079/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,675
Out‑of‑state$16,094
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Goshen College

Goshen, IN 45.9 miles from LaPorte
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,943
Avg net price $14,493/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,890
Out‑of‑state$38,890
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near LaPorte

LaPorte is part of the Michigan City-La Porte, IN metro area (BLS area code 33140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $98,510 Michigan City-La Porte, IN $107,426
Computer Systems Analyst $80,500 Michigan City-La Porte, IN $87,786
Computer Network Architect $124,190 IN statewide $135,431
Database Administrator $90,090 IN statewide $98,244
Database Architect $132,830 IN statewide $144,853
Information Security Analyst $101,420 IN statewide $110,600
Computer Network Support Specialist $73,130 Michigan City-La Porte, IN $79,749
Computer User Support Specialist $47,260 Michigan City-La Porte, IN $51,538
Web Developer $80,870 IN statewide $88,190
Web and Digital Interface Designer $63,430 IN statewide $69,171
Computer and Information Systems Manager $121,750 Michigan City-La Porte, IN $132,770

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.


LaPorte at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in LaPorte County 44 workers, 24 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near LaPorte. The closest is Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN (19.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bethel University (27.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near LaPorte are: Database Architect ($132,830), Computer Network Architect ($124,190), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($121,750). 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 La Porte instead of LaPorte?

La Porte, IN is 0.2 miles from LaPorte 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.

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 LaPorte

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

Data verified: September 6, 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.