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

LaPorte, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,026 to $16,287 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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near LaPorte. Distances are calculated from LaPorte city center.

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.

#1

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 19.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score71.6
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#2

Lake Michigan College

Benton Harbor, MI 37.5 miles from LaPorte BOC Score36.8
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#3

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN 39.4 miles from LaPorte BOC Score50.1
Published tuition$8,419 - $16,287
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#4

Southwestern Michigan College

Dowagiac, MI 40.9 miles from LaPorte BOC Score48.6
Published tuition$6,026 - $14,999
Online programsYes

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#5

City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College

Chicago, IL 45.8 miles from LaPorte BOC Score45.7
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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.

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

MetricValueSource
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in LaPorte County44 workers, 24 establishmentsBLS 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 (19.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is City Colleges of Chicago-Olive-Harvey College (45.8 miles). 4 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 South Bend instead of LaPorte?

South Bend, IN is 23.5 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

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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.