Best Online Computer Science Programs in Ashland, KY (2026)

Ashland, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,942 to $21,299 per year for indexed programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,405. Median household income is $52,199 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Ashland

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Ashland

Ashland is part of the Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area (BLS area code 26580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky 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.

Ashland at a Glance

Other Ashland-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Huntington, WV – 11.9 mi away (198,419 pop)
• Portsmouth, OH – 26.0 mi away (36,584 pop)
• Charleston, WV – 55.4 mi away (146,462 pop)
• Chillicothe, OH – 63.6 mi away (32,004 pop)
• Athens, OH – 66.8 mi away (30,077 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Ashland, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Ashland. The closest is Ohio University-Southern Campus in Ironton, OH (4.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Rio Grande (32.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Ashland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,020), Database Architect ($125,400), Software Developer ($110,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Huntington instead of Ashland?

Huntington, WV is 11.9 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study computer science?

Ashland’s median household income of $52,199 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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.