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

Florence, Kentucky has a population of about 32,334. The city’s median household income is $68,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 50 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Florence, with tuition ranging from $48,125 to $62,293 per year for indexed programs. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,230 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Florence

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 50 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Florence. Distances are calculated from Florence city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Florence

Florence is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Florence at a Glance

Other Florence-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Independence, KY – 5.9 mi away (27,024 pop)
• Covington, KY – 7.6 mi away (40,797 pop)
• Cincinnati, OH – 12.9 mi away (1,634,573 pop)
• Fairfield, OH – 24.2 mi away (42,617 pop)
• Hamilton, OH – 28.3 mi away (62,127 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 50 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Florence. The closest is Gateway Community and Technical College in Florence, KY (2.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Warren County Career Center (41.9 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Florence are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,230), Database Architect ($130,400), Computer Network Architect ($128,910). 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 Independence instead of Florence?

Independence, KY is 5.9 miles from Florence 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 Florence an affordable place to study computer science?

Florence’s median household income of $68,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Kentucky
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.