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

New Castle, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $10,758 to $64,503 per year for indexed programs. New Castle has a population of about 17,356. Median household income is $48,977 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $142,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to New Castle

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near New Castle. Distances are calculated from New Castle 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 New Castle. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Ball State University

Muncie, IN 19.4 miles from New Castle BOC Score63.3
Published tuition$10,758 - $28,766
Online programsYes

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#2

Anderson University

Anderson, IN 20.5 miles from New Castle BOC Score42.6
Published tuition$35,640 - $49,098
Online programsYes

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#3

International Business College-Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN 35.9 miles from New Castle BOC Score50.7
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#4

Taylor University

Upland, IN 37.8 miles from New Castle BOC Score65.5
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#5

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN 42.8 miles from New Castle BOC Score73.3
Published tuition$45,980 - $64,503
Online programsYes

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


Computer Science Wages Near New Castle

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Indiana, statewide)
Software Developer$105,920
Computer Systems Analyst$98,810
Computer Network Architect$124,190
Database Administrator$90,090
Database Architect$132,830
Information Security Analyst$101,420
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,100
Computer User Support Specialist$56,510
Web Developer$80,870
Web and Digital Interface Designer$63,430
Computer and Information Systems Manager$142,040

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.


New Castle at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population17,356Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$48,977Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+13.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Henry County22 workers, 11 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near New Castle. The closest is Ball State University in Muncie, IN (19.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler University (42.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Indiana?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Indiana are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,040), Database Architect ($132,830), Computer Network Architect ($124,190). Wages for New Castle workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Muncie instead of New Castle?

Muncie, IN is 19.4 miles from New Castle 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 Castle an affordable place to study computer science?

New Castle’s median household income of $48,977 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in New Castle 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.