Best Online Computer Science Programs in Slidell, LA (2026)

Slidell, Louisiana has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,203 to $20,893 per year for indexed programs. Slidell has a population of about 28,664. Median household income is $66,657 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $133,020 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Slidell

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Slidell

Slidell is part of the Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA metro area (BLS area code 43640). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Louisiana 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.

Slidell at a Glance

Other Slidell-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• New Orleans, LA – 17.5 mi away (1,024,421 pop)
• Mandeville, LA – 19.3 mi away (95,576 pop)
• Kenner, LA – 34.1 mi away (67,089 pop)
• Hammond, LA – 42.9 mi away (69,616 pop)
• Gulfport, MS – 43.6 mi away (222,131 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Slidell, LA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Slidell. The closest is Northshore Technical Community College in Lacombe, LA (9.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-New Orleans (29.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Slidell are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($133,020), Computer Network Architect ($106,620), Software Developer ($101,530). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Louisiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Orleans instead of Slidell?

New Orleans, LA is 17.5 miles from Slidell 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 Slidell an affordable place to study computer science?

Slidell’s median household income of $66,657 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Slidell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Louisiana 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.