Best Computer Science Schools Near Blue Springs, MO (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Blue Springs, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,296 to $50,096 per year for indexed programs. Blue Springs has a population of about 59,416. Median household income is $84,075 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $168,050 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Blue Springs

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Blue Springs, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Rockhurst University

Kansas City, MO 16.2 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,102
Avg net price $25,884/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 16.7 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Avila University

Kansas City, MO 18.5 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,773
Avg net price $16,053/yr
Tuition
In‑state$42,000
Out‑of‑state$42,000
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Park University

Parkville, MO 25.0 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
41.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 74

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 33.7 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
54.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO 58.3 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,647
Avg net price $13,251/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Missouri Valley College

Marshall, MO 58.4 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
30.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,221
Avg net price $18,086/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies

Fayette, MO 85.6 miles from Blue Springs
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,991
Avg net price $14,601/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Blue Springs

Blue Springs is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $124,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $135,124
Computer Systems Analyst $101,340 Kansas City, MO-KS $109,557
Computer Network Architect $107,450 Kansas City, MO-KS $116,162
Database Administrator $103,640 Kansas City, MO-KS $112,043
Database Architect $127,590 Kansas City, MO-KS $137,935
Information Security Analyst $104,010 Kansas City, MO-KS $112,443
Computer Network Support Specialist $77,040 Kansas City, MO-KS $83,286
Computer User Support Specialist $60,210 Kansas City, MO-KS $65,092
Web Developer $89,420 Kansas City, MO-KS $96,670
Web and Digital Interface Designer $75,690 Kansas City, MO-KS $81,827
Computer and Information Systems Manager $168,050 Kansas City, MO-KS $181,676

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.

Blue Springs at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 59,416 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $84,075 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 34.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Jackson County 8,896 workers, 415 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Blue Springs, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Blue Springs. The closest is Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO (16.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Online (20.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Blue Springs?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Blue Springs are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($168,050), Database Architect ($127,590), Software Developer ($124,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Independence instead of Blue Springs?

Independence, MO is 6.6 miles from Blue Springs 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 Blue Springs an affordable place to study computer science?

Blue Springs’s median household income of $84,075 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Blue Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Blue Springs

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

Data verified: September 6, 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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