Best Online Computer Science Programs in Burlington, IA (2026)

Burlington, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $14,952 to $27,828 per year for indexed programs. Burlington has a population of about 23,800. Median household income is $55,274 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $143,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Burlington

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Burlington. Distances are calculated from Burlington city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Burlington

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.

Burlington at a Glance

Other Burlington-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Galesburg, IL – 40.3 mi away (34,620 pop)
• Muscatine, IA – 42.4 mi away (26,481 pop)
• Rock Island, IL – 53.8 mi away (38,210 pop)
• Moline, IL – 57.1 mi away (42,250 pop)
• Davenport, IA – 58.4 mi away (288,233 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Burlington, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Burlington. The closest is Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL (32.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Black Hawk College (58.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Iowa are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($143,780), Database Architect ($124,040), Information Security Analyst ($119,710). Wages for Burlington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Galesburg instead of Burlington?

Galesburg, IL is 40.3 miles from Burlington 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 Burlington an affordable place to study computer science?

Burlington’s median household income of $55,274 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Burlington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.