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

Owensboro, Kentucky has a population of about 60,112. The city’s median household income is $53,295 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Owensboro, with tuition ranging from $4,656 to $41,865 per year for indexed programs. In the Owensboro, KY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $125,140 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Owensboro

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 22 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Owensboro. Distances are calculated from Owensboro city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Owensboro

Owensboro is part of the Owensboro, KY metro area (BLS area code 36980). 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.

Owensboro at a Glance

Other Owensboro-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Henderson, KY – 25.8 mi away (28,841 pop)
• Madisonville, KY – 35.7 mi away (24,565 pop)
• Radcliff, KY – 64.7 mi away (22,490 pop)
• Bowling Green, KY – 65.9 mi away (87,976 pop)
• Hopkinsville, KY – 66.5 mi away (32,733 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Owensboro. The closest is Brescia University in Owensboro, KY (0.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (67.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Owensboro are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($125,140), Computer Network Architect ($106,990), Database Architect ($102,560). 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 Henderson instead of Owensboro?

Henderson, KY is 25.8 miles from Owensboro 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 Owensboro an affordable place to study computer science?

Owensboro’s median household income of $53,295 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Owensboro 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.