Best Online Computer Science Programs in Duluth, MN (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Duluth, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Duluth has a population of about 86,863. Median household income is $66,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 42.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Duluth, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $149,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Duluth

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

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 Duluth. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Duluth

Duluth is part of the Duluth, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 20260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer	$103,500	Duluth, MN-WI	$116,554
Computer Systems Analyst	$103,250	Duluth, MN-WI	$116,273
Computer Network Architect	$133,270	MN statewide	$150,079
Database Administrator	$100,700	MN statewide	$113,401
Database Architect	$133,050	MN statewide	$149,831
Information Security Analyst	$130,710	MN statewide	$147,196
Computer Network Support Specialist	$71,760	Duluth, MN-WI	$80,811
Computer User Support Specialist	$59,710	Duluth, MN-WI	$67,241
Web Developer	$101,020	MN statewide	$113,761
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$67,540	Duluth, MN-WI	$76,059
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$149,710	Duluth, MN-WI	$168,592

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.

Duluth at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	86,863	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$66,263	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	42.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	88.8 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in St. Louis County	536 workers, 38 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Duluth-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Superior, WI – 6.4 mi away (26,475 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Duluth, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Duluth. The closest is Lake Superior College in Duluth, MN (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwood Technical College (91.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Duluth are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($149,710), Computer Network Architect ($133,270), Database Architect ($133,050). 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 Superior instead of Duluth?

Superior, WI is 6.4 miles from Duluth 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 Duluth an affordable place to study computer science?

Duluth’s median household income of $66,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Duluth 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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Other Programs Available in Duluth

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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.

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