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

Wichita, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,018 to $21,064 per year for indexed programs. Wichita has a population of about 396,488. Median household income is $63,072 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Wichita, KS metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $156,130 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Wichita

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Wichita

Wichita is part of the Wichita, KS metro area (BLS area code 48620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas 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.

Wichita at a Glance

Other Wichita-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Derby, KS – 10.4 mi away (23,633 pop)
• Newton, KS – 23.9 mi away (20,625 pop)
• Hutchinson, KS – 40.4 mi away (43,507 pop)
• Ponca City, OK – 68.4 mi away (25,164 pop)
• Salina, KS – 79.1 mi away (47,123 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Wichita. The closest is Friends University in Wichita, KS (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Butler Community College (26.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Wichita are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,130), Database Architect ($129,990), Software Developer ($105,980). 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 Derby instead of Wichita?

Derby, KS is 10.4 miles from Wichita 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 Wichita an affordable place to study computer science?

Wichita’s median household income of $63,072 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wichita 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.