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

Jeffersontown, Kentucky has a population of about 28,988. The city’s median household income is $78,185 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Jeffersontown, with tuition ranging from $16,398 to $60,247 per year for indexed programs. In the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $136,260 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Jeffersontown

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Jeffersontown. Distances are calculated from Jeffersontown city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Jeffersontown

Jeffersontown is part of the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 31140). 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.

Jeffersontown at a Glance

Other Jeffersontown-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Louisville, KY – 5.1 mi away (1,003,412 pop)
• Jeffersonville, IN – 11.6 mi away (47,124 pop)
• Clarksville, IN – 13.4 mi away (21,920 pop)
• New Albany, IN – 15.5 mi away (36,670 pop)
• Shelbyville, KY – 18.4 mi away (22,779 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Jeffersontown. The closest is Sullivan University in Louisville, KY (5.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Midway University (48.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Jeffersontown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,260), Database Architect ($117,370), Computer Network Architect ($116,170). 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 Louisville instead of Jeffersontown?

Louisville, KY is 5.1 miles from Jeffersontown 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 Jeffersontown an affordable place to study computer science?

Jeffersontown’s median household income of $78,185 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jeffersontown 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.