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

Schererville, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,093 to $23,076 per year for indexed programs. Schererville has a population of about 29,627. Median household income is $86,020 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,760 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Schererville

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

#1

Purdue University Northwest

Hammond, IN 6.7 miles from Schererville BOC Score 50.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
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: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 20.8 miles from Schererville BOC Score 71.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Indiana University-South Bend

South Bend, IN 64.3 miles from Schererville BOC Score 43.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
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: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN 76.1 miles from Schererville BOC Score 45.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,596
Avg net price $7,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Purdue University-Main Campus

West Lafayette, IN 78.2 miles from Schererville BOC Score 86.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,424
Avg net price $14,600/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global

Marion, IN 113.8 miles from Schererville BOC Score 57.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,986
Avg net price $16,898/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,208
Out‑of‑state$8,208
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 123.5 miles from Schererville BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,872
Avg net price $13,171/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,532
Out‑of‑state$22,887
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Indiana Institute of Technology

Fort Wayne, IN 124.1 miles from Schererville BOC Score 34.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,327
Avg net price $23,206/yr
Tuition
In‑state$31,361
Out‑of‑state$31,361
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Schererville

Schererville is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). 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$134,380Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$129,710
Computer Systems Analyst$103,490Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$99,894
Computer Network Architect$143,800Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$138,803
Database Administrator$109,680Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$105,869
Database Architect$147,490Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$142,365
Information Security Analyst$125,310Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$120,956
Computer Network Support Specialist$73,340Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$70,792
Computer User Support Specialist$60,730Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$58,620
Web Developer$96,870Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$93,504
Web and Digital Interface Designer$87,920Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$84,865
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,760Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$167,722

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.


Schererville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population29,627Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$86,020Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Lake County655 workers, 260 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Schererville are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Schererville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,760), Database Architect ($147,490), Computer Network Architect ($143,800). 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 Highland instead of Schererville?

Highland, IN is 4.3 miles from Schererville 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 Schererville an affordable place to study computer science?

Schererville’s median household income of $86,020 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schererville 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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Other Programs Available in Schererville

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Data verified: July 23, 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.