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

Davenport, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Davenport has a population of about 101,083. Median household income is $64,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,590 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Davenport

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Davenport

Davenport is part of the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area (BLS area code 19340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

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.

Davenport at a Glance

Other Davenport-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Rock Island, IL – 6.0 mi away (38,210 pop)
• Bettendorf, IA – 6.7 mi away (35,727 pop)
• Moline, IL – 7.8 mi away (42,250 pop)
• East Moline, IL – 11.5 mi away (21,135 pop)
• Muscatine, IA – 25.7 mi away (26,481 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Davenport. The closest is Saint Ambrose University in Davenport, IA (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Sauk Valley Community College (55.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Davenport are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,590), Database Architect ($124,040), Software Developer ($115,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Rock Island instead of Davenport?

Rock Island, IL is 6.0 miles from Davenport 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 Davenport an affordable place to study computer science?

Davenport’s median household income of $64,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Davenport 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.