Best Online Computer Science Programs in Fall River, MA (2026)

Fall River, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $15,208 to $31,750 per year for indexed programs. Fall River has a population of about 93,764. Median household income is $53,933 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Fall River

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Fall River

Fall River is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts 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.

Fall River at a Glance

Other Fall River-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• New Bedford, MA – 8.7 mi away (149,390 pop)
• Taunton, MA – 13.1 mi away (56,843 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 14.6 mi away (47,337 pop)
• Warwick, RI – 17.1 mi away (81,579 pop)
• Pawtucket, RI – 17.9 mi away (71,427 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Fall River, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fall River. The closest is Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Johnson & Wales University-Providence (18.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Fall River?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Fall River are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,220), Database Architect ($142,070), Computer Network Architect ($131,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in New Bedford instead of Fall River?

New Bedford, MA is 8.7 miles from Fall River 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 Fall River an affordable place to study computer science?

Fall River’s median household income of $53,933 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fall River while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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.