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

Quincy, Massachusetts has a population of about 101,361. The city’s median household income is $95,711 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Quincy, with tuition ranging from $41,010 to $55,030 per year. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $207,150 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Quincy

The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Quincy city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA0.8 miContact school for pricing
Roxbury Community CollegeRoxbury Crossing, MA6.7 miContact school for pricing
Wentworth Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA7.0 mi$41,010 - $55,030
Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute of TechnologyBoston, MA7.0 miContact school for pricing
Northeastern UniversityBoston, MA7.1 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near Quincy

Quincy is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$154,240Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$142,419
Computer Systems Analyst$123,550Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$114,081
Computer Network Architect$141,020Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$130,212
Database Administrator$123,710Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$114,229
Database Architect$162,310Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$149,871
Information Security Analyst$132,170Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$122,041
Computer Network Support Specialist$86,290Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$79,677
Computer User Support Specialist$77,750Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$71,791
Web Developer$117,560Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$108,550
Web and Digital Interface Designer$108,300Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$100,000
Computer and Information Systems Manager$207,150Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$191,274

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.


Quincy at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population101,361Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$95,711Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+48.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Norfolk County5,077 workers, 762 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science programs are near Quincy, MA?

Our directory lists 5 computer science programs within 100 miles of Quincy. The closest is Quincy College in Quincy, MA (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Northeastern University (7.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Quincy are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($207,150), Database Architect ($162,310), Software Developer ($154,240). 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 Boston instead of Quincy?

Boston, MA is 5.7 miles from Quincy 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 Quincy an affordable place to study computer science?

Quincy’s median household income of $95,711 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Quincy 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.