Best Online Computer Science Programs in Brooklyn Park, MN (2026)

Brooklyn Park, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,682 to $16,662 per year for indexed programs. Brooklyn Park has a population of about 84,349. Median household income is $85,964 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $178,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Brooklyn Park

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota 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.

Brooklyn Park at a Glance

Other Brooklyn Park-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Brooklyn Center, MN – 3.4 mi away (30,870 pop)
• Champlin, MN – 4.5 mi away (24,231 pop)
• Fridley, MN – 4.8 mi away (27,476 pop)
• Coon Rapids, MN – 4.9 mi away (62,359 pop)
• Crystal, MN – 5.1 mi away (23,028 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Brooklyn Park, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Brooklyn Park. The closest is North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Minneapolis (9.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Brooklyn Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Brooklyn Park are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($178,080), Computer Network Architect ($134,230), Database Architect ($134,010). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brooklyn Center instead of Brooklyn Park?

Brooklyn Center, MN is 3.4 miles from Brooklyn Park 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 Brooklyn Park an affordable place to study computer science?

Brooklyn Park’s median household income of $85,964 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brooklyn Park while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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.