Best Online Computer Science Programs in Horn Lake, MS (2026)

Horn Lake, Mississippi has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Horn Lake has a population of about 26,622. Median household income is $56,847 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Horn Lake

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Horn Lake

Horn Lake is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi 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.

Horn Lake at a Glance

Other Horn Lake-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Southaven, MS – 4.0 mi away (53,214 pop)
• Memphis, TN – 11.4 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
• Olive Branch, MS – 11.5 mi away (36,699 pop)
• West Memphis, AR – 16.3 mi away (25,284 pop)
• Germantown, TN – 17.7 mi away (39,056 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Horn Lake, MS?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Horn Lake. The closest is Le Moyne-Owen College in Memphis, TN (11.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Visible Music College (13.4 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Horn Lake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Horn Lake are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,790), Computer Network Architect ($126,400), Software Developer ($125,580). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Southaven instead of Horn Lake?

Southaven, MS is 4.0 miles from Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake an affordable place to study computer science?

Horn Lake’s median household income of $56,847 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Horn Lake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.