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

Urbandale, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,304 to $27,683 per year for indexed programs. Urbandale has a population of about 46,026. Median household income is $113,086 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,840 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Urbandale

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Urbandale

Urbandale is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro area (BLS area code 19780). 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.

Urbandale at a Glance

Other Urbandale-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Johnston, IA – 4.6 mi away (21,114 pop)
• West Des Moines, IA – 6.0 mi away (64,560 pop)
• Des Moines, IA – 10.0 mi away (476,689 pop)
• Ankeny, IA – 11.1 mi away (58,627 pop)
• Ames, IA – 27.9 mi away (67,841 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Urbandale. The closest is Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, IA (10.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Iowa Central Community College (62.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Urbandale are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,840), Software Developer ($126,460), Information Security Analyst ($123,740). 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 Johnston instead of Urbandale?

Johnston, IA is 4.6 miles from Urbandale 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 Urbandale an affordable place to study computer science?

Urbandale’s median household income of $113,086 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Urbandale 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.