Best Online Computer Science Programs in New Albany, IN (2026)

New Albany, Indiana has a population of about 37,589. The city’s median household income is $54,152 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering computer science programs near New Albany, with tuition ranging from $16,398 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $136,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to New Albany

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near New Albany. Distances are calculated from New Albany city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Indiana University-SoutheastNew Albany, IN2.6 miContact school for pricing
Simmons College of KentuckyLouisville, KY5.7 mi$16,398 - $25,981
Jefferson Community and Technical CollegeLouisville, KY5.7 miContact school for pricing
University of LouisvilleLouisville, KY7.2 miContact school for pricing
Bellarmine UniversityLouisville, KY8.9 mi$47,180 - $60,247
Sullivan UniversityLouisville, KY10.6 miContact school for pricing
Hanover CollegeHanover, IN34.4 miContact school for pricing
Elizabethtown Community and Technical CollegeElizabethtown, KY42.6 miContact school for pricing
Kentucky State UniversityFrankfort, KY53.1 miContact school for pricing
Midway UniversityMidway, KY63.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near New Albany

New Albany is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). 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$106,470Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$114,361
Computer Systems Analyst$86,970Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$93,416
Computer Network Architect$116,170Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$124,780
Database Administrator$89,390Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$96,015
Database Architect$117,370Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$126,069
Information Security Analyst$103,760Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$111,450
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,200Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$70,032
Computer User Support Specialist$54,420Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$58,453
Web Developer$89,040Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$95,639
Web and Digital Interface Designer$71,230Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$76,509
Computer and Information Systems Manager$136,260Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN$146,359

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.


New Albany at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,589Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,152Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Floyd County203 workers, 62 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near New Albany, IN?

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering computer science programs near New Albany. The closest is Indiana University-Southeast in New Albany, IN (2.6 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Midway University (63.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near New Albany?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near New Albany are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,260), Database Architect ($117,370), Computer Network Architect ($116,170). 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 Clarksville instead of New Albany?

Clarksville, IN is 3.2 miles from New Albany 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 New Albany an affordable place to study computer science?

New Albany’s median household income of $54,152 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Albany 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.


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.