Best Online Computer Science Programs in Gardner, KS (2026)

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

Gardner, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Gardner has a population of about 24,020. Median household income is $92,579 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Gardner

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Gardner

Gardner is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer	$124,990	Kansas City, MO-KS	$135,124
Computer Systems Analyst	$101,340	Kansas City, MO-KS	$109,557
Computer Network Architect	$107,450	Kansas City, MO-KS	$116,162
Database Administrator	$103,640	Kansas City, MO-KS	$112,043
Database Architect	$127,590	Kansas City, MO-KS	$137,935
Information Security Analyst	$104,010	Kansas City, MO-KS	$112,443
Computer Network Support Specialist	$77,040	Kansas City, MO-KS	$83,286
Computer User Support Specialist	$60,210	Kansas City, MO-KS	$65,092
Web Developer	$89,420	Kansas City, MO-KS	$96,670
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$75,690	Kansas City, MO-KS	$81,827
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$168,050	Kansas City, MO-KS	$181,676

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.

Gardner at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,020	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$92,579	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	32.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	92.5 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Johnson County	9,801 workers, 2,336 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Gardner-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Olathe, KS – 7.6 mi away (135,473 pop)
Lenexa, KS – 12.1 mi away (52,903 pop)
Overland Park, KS – 13.9 mi away (188,966 pop)
Shawnee, KS – 15.3 mi away (65,194 pop)
Leawood, KS – 17.5 mi away (34,565 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Gardner, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Gardner. The closest is MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, KS (8.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kansas City Kansas Community College (23.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Gardner are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,050), Database Architect ($127,590), Software Developer ($124,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Olathe instead of Gardner?

Olathe, KS is 7.6 miles from Gardner 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 Gardner an affordable place to study computer science?

Gardner’s median household income of $92,579 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gardner while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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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