Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bangor, ME (2026)

Bangor, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Bangor has a population of about 31,663. Median household income is $58,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Bangor, ME metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $136,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Bangor

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bangor. Distances are calculated from Bangor 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 Bangor. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Husson University

Bangor, ME 0.4 miles from Bangor BOC Score47.2
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#2

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME 2.4 miles from Bangor BOC Score43.4
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#3

Thomas College

Waterville, ME 47.9 miles from Bangor BOC Score46.1
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#4

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME 60.2 miles from Bangor BOC Score35.8
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#5

Washington County Community College

Calais, ME 79.1 miles from Bangor BOC Score54.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Maine schools on the Maine computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Bangor

Bangor is part of the Bangor, ME metro area (BLS area code 12620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$104,140Bangor, ME$107,917
Computer Systems Analyst$83,240Bangor, ME$86,259
Computer Network Architect$96,860Bangor, ME$100,373
Database Administrator$70,500ME statewide$73,057
Database Architect$133,120ME statewide$137,948
Information Security Analyst$78,520Bangor, ME$81,368
Computer Network Support Specialist$59,460Bangor, ME$61,617
Computer User Support Specialist$56,720Bangor, ME$58,777
Web DeveloperN/AME statewide
Web and Digital Interface DesignerN/AME statewide
Computer and Information Systems Manager$136,680Bangor, ME$141,637

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.


Bangor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,663Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$58,096Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Penobscot County245 workers, 155 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bangor, ME?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bangor. The closest is Husson University in Bangor, ME (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Washington County Community College (79.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bangor are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($136,680), Database Architect ($133,120), Software Developer ($104,140). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Waterville instead of Bangor?

Waterville, ME is 47.2 miles from Bangor 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 Bangor an affordable place to study computer science?

Bangor’s median household income of $58,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bangor while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Bangor

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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.