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

Taunton, Massachusetts has a population of about 59,719. The city’s median household income is $79,715 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 96 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Taunton, with tuition ranging from $54,500 to $76,819 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Taunton

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 96 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Taunton. Distances are calculated from Taunton city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Taunton

Taunton 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 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.

Taunton at a Glance

Other Taunton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Attleboro, MA – 10.5 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Brockton, MA – 12.8 mi away (95,630 pop)
• Fall River, MA – 13.1 mi away (88,930 pop)
• Pawtucket, RI – 14.5 mi away (71,427 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 15.1 mi away (47,337 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 96 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Taunton. The closest is Wheaton College (Massachusetts) in Norton, MA (6.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Roger Williams University (19.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Taunton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,030), Database Architect ($147,370), Software Developer ($132,010). 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 Attleboro instead of Taunton?

Attleboro, MA is 10.5 miles from Taunton 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 Taunton an affordable place to study computer science?

Taunton’s median household income of $79,715 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Taunton 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Massachusetts
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.