Best Online Computer Science Programs in Northampton, MA (2026)

Northampton, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,520 to $14,223 per year for indexed programs. Northampton has a population of about 28,640. Median household income is $78,467 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 61.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Massachusetts, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $161,650 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Northampton

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Northampton

Northampton is part of the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metro area (BLS area code 11200). 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.

Northampton at a Glance

Other Northampton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Holyoke, MA – 8.1 mi away (40,280 pop)
• Chicopee, MA – 11.6 mi away (55,991 pop)
• Westfield, MA – 13.7 mi away (41,552 pop)
• Springfield, MA – 16.1 mi away (625,300 pop)
• Pittsfield, MA – 31.1 mi away (56,628 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Northampton, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Northampton. The closest is Hampshire College in Amherst, MA (7.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Springfield Technical Community College (15.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Northampton are: Database Architect ($161,650), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,040), Software Developer ($126,670). 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 Holyoke instead of Northampton?

Holyoke, MA is 8.1 miles from Northampton 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 Northampton an affordable place to study computer science?

Northampton’s median household income of $78,467 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Northampton 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.