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

Sioux City, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Sioux City has a population of about 85,651. Median household income is $65,473 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,570 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Sioux City

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

#1

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 2.5 miles from Sioux City BOC Score 57.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,473
Avg net price $8,770/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA 2.7 miles from Sioux City BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,475
Avg net price $23,907/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 28

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Sioux City

Sioux City is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD metro area (BLS area code 43580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$101,150Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$116,936
Computer Systems Analyst$82,250Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$95,087
Computer Network Architect$114,050Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$131,850
Database Administrator$101,210IA statewide$117,006
Database Architect$124,040IA statewide$143,399
Information Security Analyst$87,240Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$100,855
Computer Network Support Specialist$49,570Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$57,306
Computer User Support Specialist$50,430Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$58,301
Web Developer$64,210IA statewide$74,231
Web and Digital Interface Designer$69,060IA statewide$79,838
Computer and Information Systems Manager$135,570Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$156,728

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.


Sioux City at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population85,651Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,473Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Woodbury County109 workers, 54 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sioux City 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 Sioux City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Sioux City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,570), Database Architect ($124,040), Computer Network Architect ($114,050). 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 Norfolk instead of Sioux City?

Norfolk, NE is 61.6 miles from Sioux 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 Sioux City an affordable place to study computer science?

Sioux City’s median household income of $65,473 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux 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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Other Programs Available in Sioux City

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Sioux City:

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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.