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

Warrensburg, Missouri has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,104 to $34,291 per year for indexed programs. Warrensburg has a population of about 19,437. Median household income is $57,232 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.9% 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 Warrensburg

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

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 Warrensburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 0.7 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score54.7
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#2

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, MO 25.2 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score45.5
Published tuition$4,104 - $13,483
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#3

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 49.9 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score65.2
Published tuition$19,890 - $34,291
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#4

Ottawa University-Online

Overland Park, KS 50.2 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score60.9
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#5

Ottawa University-Kansas City

Overland Park, KS 50.2 miles from Warrensburg BOC Score61.1
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Warrensburg

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Software Developer$126,120
Computer Systems Analyst$92,060
Computer Network Architect$103,130
Database Administrator$100,270
Database Architect$110,570
Information Security Analyst$103,440
Computer Network Support Specialist$72,780
Computer User Support Specialist$59,770
Web Developer$103,750
Web and Digital Interface Designer$70,970
Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,460

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.


Warrensburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,437Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$57,232Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Johnson County48 workers, 16 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Warrensburg. The closest is University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ottawa University-Kansas City (50.2 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 Warrensburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Sedalia instead of Warrensburg?

Sedalia, MO is 26.9 miles from Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg an affordable place to study computer science?

Warrensburg’s median household income of $57,232 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Warrensburg 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.