Best Online Computer Science Programs in Farmington, MO (2026)

Farmington, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $30,730 to $49,218 per year for indexed programs. Farmington has a population of about 17,999. Median household income is $49,882 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,460 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Farmington

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Farmington

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.

Farmington at a Glance

Other Farmington-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Arnold, MO – 44.8 mi away (21,319 pop)
• Kirkwood, MO – 55.1 mi away (27,609 pop)
• Webster Groves, MO – 55.7 mi away (22,970 pop)
• Belleville, IL – 56.1 mi away (41,906 pop)
• Ballwin, MO – 56.6 mi away (30,313 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Farmington, MO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Farmington. The closest is Mineral Area College in Park Hills, MO (4.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwestern Illinois College (57.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Missouri are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,460), Software Developer ($126,120), Database Architect ($110,570). Wages for Farmington workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Arnold instead of Farmington?

Arnold, MO is 44.8 miles from Farmington 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 Farmington an affordable place to study computer science?

Farmington’s median household income of $49,882 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmington 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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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.