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

Liberty, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $19,890 to $34,291 per year for indexed programs. Liberty has a population of about 30,446. Median household income is $95,425 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.9% 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 Liberty

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Liberty

Liberty 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.

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.

Liberty at a Glance

Other Liberty-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Gladstone, MO – 7.7 mi away (27,114 pop)
• Kansas City, MO – 10.8 mi away (1,590,762 pop)
• Independence, MO – 11.1 mi away (117,030 pop)
• Raytown, MO – 17.1 mi away (29,261 pop)
• Blue Springs, MO – 17.5 mi away (54,431 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Liberty. The closest is William Jewell College in Liberty, MO (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Kansas City (24.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Liberty 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 Gladstone instead of Liberty?

Gladstone, MO is 7.7 miles from Liberty 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 Liberty an affordable place to study computer science?

Liberty’s median household income of $95,425 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Liberty 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.