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

Westfield, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,520 to $58,933 per year for indexed programs. Westfield has a population of about 40,673. Median household income is $82,847 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Springfield, MA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $164,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Westfield

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Westfield, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Westfield city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Westfield. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

College of Our Lady of the Elms

Chicopee, MA 8.0 miles from Westfield BOC Score 64.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,540
Avg net price $17,545/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Western New England University

Springfield, MA 12.5 miles from Westfield BOC Score 62.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,157
Avg net price $27,290/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Hampshire College

Amherst, MA 17.5 miles from Westfield BOC Score 40.1
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,938
Avg net price $24,034/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 11

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 20.8 miles from Westfield BOC Score 79.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Clark University

Worcester, MA 48.4 miles from Westfield BOC Score 69.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,381
Avg net price $28,714/yr
Tuition
In‑state$58,867
Out‑of‑state$58,867
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Assumption University

Worcester, MA 48.6 miles from Westfield BOC Score 68.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,895
Avg net price $29,498/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA 49.4 miles from Westfield BOC Score 77.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $103,470
Avg net price $43,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA 78.0 miles from Westfield BOC Score 75.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 40%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,231
Avg net price $35,736/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,080
Out‑of‑state$68,080
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Westfield

Westfield is part of the Springfield, MA metro area (BLS area code 44140). 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$127,740Springfield, MA$132,924
Computer Systems Analyst$105,200Springfield, MA$109,469
Computer Network Architect$144,600Springfield, MA$150,468
Database Administrator$114,850Springfield, MA$119,511
Database Architect$161,730Springfield, MA$168,293
Information Security Analyst$128,910Springfield, MA$134,142
Computer Network Support Specialist$87,570Springfield, MA$91,124
Computer User Support Specialist$63,960Springfield, MA$66,556
Web Developer$83,860Springfield, MA$87,263
Web and Digital Interface Designer$91,280Springfield, MA$94,984
Computer and Information Systems Manager$164,030Springfield, MA$170,687

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.


Westfield at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population40,673Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$82,847Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+32.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Hampden County743 workers, 141 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Westfield are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Westfield are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($164,030), Database Architect ($161,730), Computer Network Architect ($144,600). 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 Westfield?

Holyoke, MA is 7.8 miles from Westfield 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 Westfield an affordable place to study computer science?

Westfield’s median household income of $82,847 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Westfield 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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Other Programs Available in Westfield

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Westfield:

Data verified: July 23, 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.