Best Online Computer Science Programs in Mason City, IA (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Mason City, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Mason City has a population of about 27,135. Median household income is $62,369 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% 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 Mason City

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Mason City

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Software Developer	$114,890
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,920
Computer Network Architect	$103,050
Database Administrator	$101,210
Database Architect	$124,040
Information Security Analyst	$119,710
Computer Network Support Specialist	$64,600
Computer User Support Specialist	$58,810
Web Developer	$64,210
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$69,060
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$143,780

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.

Mason City at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	27,135	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$62,369	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Cerro Gordo County	135 workers, 30 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Mason City-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Austin, MN – 37.9 mi away (25,105 pop)
Cedar Falls, IA – 57.6 mi away (41,390 pop)
Waterloo, IA – 62.5 mi away (112,635 pop)
Owatonna, MN – 65.2 mi away (25,567 pop)
Fort Dodge, IA – 66.3 mi away (24,359 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Mason City, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Mason City. The closest is North Iowa Area Community College in Mason City, IA (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northeast Iowa Community College (67.4 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 Mason City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Austin instead of Mason City?

Austin, MN is 37.9 miles from Mason City 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 Mason City an affordable place to study computer science?

Mason City’s median household income of $62,369 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mason City 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.

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