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

Watertown, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $58,150 to $77,082 per year for indexed programs. Watertown has a population of about 35,025. 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 $214,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Watertown

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Watertown

Watertown 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.

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.

Watertown at a Glance

Other Watertown-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Cambridge, MA – 3.0 mi away (110,651 pop)
• Newton, MA – 3.1 mi away (89,045 pop)
• Waltham, MA – 3.6 mi away (63,002 pop)
• Somerville, MA – 4.1 mi away (81,322 pop)
• Medford, MA – 5.1 mi away (57,213 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Watertown. The closest is Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Brandeis University (4.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Watertown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($214,960), Software Developer ($166,090), Database Architect ($161,650). 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 Cambridge instead of Watertown?

Cambridge, MA is 3.0 miles from Watertown 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.

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.