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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Waterville, Maine has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Waterville has a population of about 16,704. Median household income is $47,489 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,260 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Waterville

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Waterville

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Maine, statewide)
Software Developer	$123,120
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,820
Computer Network Architect	$108,570
Database Administrator	$70,500
Database Architect	$133,120
Information Security Analyst	$101,730
Computer Network Support Specialist	$72,990
Computer User Support Specialist	$60,890
Web Developer	N/A
Web and Digital Interface Designer	N/A
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$160,260

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.

Waterville at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	16,704	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$47,489	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	32.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Kennebec County	351 workers, 179 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Waterville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Augusta, ME – 14.9 mi away (21,876 pop)
Lewiston, ME – 40.0 mi away (58,664 pop)
Auburn, ME – 43.0 mi away (22,948 pop)
Bangor, ME – 47.2 mi away (59,259 pop)
Portland, ME – 67.1 mi away (206,193 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Waterville. The closest is Thomas College in Waterville, ME (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Eastern Maine Community College (49.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Maine are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,260), Database Architect ($133,120), Software Developer ($123,120). Wages for Waterville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Augusta instead of Waterville?

Augusta, ME is 14.9 miles from Waterville 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 Waterville an affordable place to study computer science?

Waterville’s median household income of $47,489 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waterville 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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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.

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