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

Shakopee, Minnesota has a population of about 45,002. The city’s median household income is $110,989 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 45 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Shakopee, with tuition ranging from $18,252 to $34,240 per year for indexed programs. 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 $173,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Shakopee

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 45 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Shakopee. Distances are calculated from Shakopee city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Shakopee

Shakopee 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 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.

Shakopee at a Glance

Other Shakopee-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Prior Lake, MN – 3.8 mi away (25,863 pop)
• Eden Prairie, MN – 5.2 mi away (63,914 pop)
• Savage, MN – 5.7 mi away (30,807 pop)
• Chanhassen, MN – 6.9 mi away (25,469 pop)
• Chaska, MN – 7.1 mi away (26,016 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 45 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Shakopee. The closest is Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN (8.1 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Walden University (17.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Shakopee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,630), Database Architect ($132,880), Software Developer ($129,430). 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 Prior Lake instead of Shakopee?

Prior Lake, MN is 3.8 miles from Shakopee 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 Shakopee an affordable place to study computer science?

Shakopee’s median household income of $110,989 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shakopee 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Minnesota
• 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.