Best Computer Science Schools Near Prairie Village, KS (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Prairie Village, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,296 to $50,096 per year for indexed programs. Prairie Village has a population of about 22,937. Median household income is $107,664 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 73.4% 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 Prairie Village

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

Sort:
#1

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 3.8 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 3.8 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Tuition
In‑state$13,296
Out‑of‑state$13,296
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#3

MidAmerica Nazarene University

Olathe, KS 11.0 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,972
Avg net price $32,165/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Saint Mary

Leavenworth, KS 24.9 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,483
Avg net price $22,519/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#5

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS 32.9 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS 33.0 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,855
Avg net price $25,301/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad
#7

Ottawa University-Ottawa

Ottawa, KS 43.0 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
33.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,552
Avg net price $27,963/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Benedictine College

Atchison, KS 47.9 miles from Prairie Village
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,175
Avg net price $27,891/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Sponsored Ad

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

Computer Science Wages Near Prairie Village

Prairie Village 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.

Prairie Village at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 22,937 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $107,664 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 73.4% 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 Prairie Village-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Prairie Village, KS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Prairie Village. The closest is Ottawa University-Online in Overland Park, KS (3.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Avila University (5.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Prairie Village?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Prairie Village 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 Leawood instead of Prairie Village?

Leawood, KS is 5.5 miles from Prairie Village 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 Prairie Village an affordable place to study computer science?

Prairie Village’s median household income of $107,664 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Prairie Village 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.

Learn More About Computer Science Programs

Other Programs Available in Prairie Village

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Prairie Village:

Data verified: September 6, 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.

Back to Best Computer Science Schools in Kansas (2026)