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

Madisonville, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Madisonville has a population of about 19,442. Median household income is $56,902 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kentucky, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $140,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Madisonville

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

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 Madisonville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Madisonville Community College

Madisonville, KY 1.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score55.9
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#2

Henderson Community College

Henderson, KY 32.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score53.8
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#3

University of Southern Indiana

Evansville, IN 43.7 miles from Madisonville BOC Score60.4
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#4

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN 56.3 miles from Madisonville BOC Score44.5
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#5

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL 62.6 miles from Madisonville BOC Score37.2
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kentucky schools on the Kentucky computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Madisonville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Kentucky, statewide)
Software Developer$109,010
Computer Systems Analyst$95,090
Computer Network Architect$103,740
Database Administrator$87,390
Database Architect$125,400
Information Security Analyst$103,630
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$57,850
Web Developer$82,630
Web and Digital Interface Designer$77,000
Computer and Information Systems Manager$140,360

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.


Madisonville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,442Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,902Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Madisonville. The closest is Madisonville Community College in Madisonville, KY (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southeastern Illinois College (62.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Kentucky?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Kentucky are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($140,360), Database Architect ($125,400), Software Developer ($109,010). Wages for Madisonville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hopkinsville instead of Madisonville?

Hopkinsville, KY is 34.7 miles from Madisonville 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 Madisonville an affordable place to study computer science?

Madisonville’s median household income of $56,902 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Madisonville 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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Other Programs Available in Madisonville

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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.