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

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

Hays, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Hays has a population of about 21,078. Median household income is $56,861 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Hays

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

#1

Barton County Community College

Great Bend, KS 45.9 miles from Hays BOC Score50.8
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#2

North Central Kansas Technical College

Beloit, KS 77.1 miles from Hays BOC Score61.0
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#3

Pratt Community College

Pratt, KS 88.0 miles from Hays BOC Score56.9
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#4

Kansas Wesleyan University

Salina, KS 92.2 miles from Hays BOC Score36.0
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#5

Hutchinson Community College

Hutchinson, KS 94.4 miles from Hays BOC Score57.3
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Hays

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide)
Software Developer$113,420
Computer Systems Analyst$100,770
Computer Network Architect$100,610
Database Administrator$100,170
Database Architect$129,990
Information Security Analyst$100,620
Computer Network Support Specialist$60,060
Computer User Support Specialist$56,150
Web Developer$73,590
Web and Digital Interface Designer$70,620
Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,830

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.

Hays at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population21,078Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,861Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+43.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Ellis County48 workers, 22 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hays. The closest is Barton County Community College in Great Bend, KS (45.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Hutchinson Community College (94.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Kansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Kansas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,830), Database Architect ($129,990), Software Developer ($113,420). Wages for Hays workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Dodge City instead of Hays?

Dodge City, KS is 86.1 miles from Hays 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 Hays an affordable place to study computer science?

Hays’s median household income of $56,861 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hays 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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