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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Kearney, NE (2026)
Kearney, Nebraska has 2 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Kearney has a population of about 34,024. Median household income is $69,790 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,780 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Kearney
The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Kearney. Distances are calculated from Kearney 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 Kearney. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Kearney
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $110,900 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $91,810 |
| Computer Network Architect | $116,420 |
| Database Administrator | $100,020 |
| Database Architect | $134,320 |
| Information Security Analyst | $92,550 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $65,450 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $60,830 |
| Web Developer | $80,350 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $65,520 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $135,780 |
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.
Kearney at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 34,024 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,790 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 36.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Computer Science-related employment in Buffalo County | 89 workers, 11 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Kearney-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Hastings, NE – 37.0 mi away (24,393 pop)
- Grand Island, NE – 40.9 mi away (53,556 pop)
- North Platte, NE – 92.5 mi away (24,578 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Kearney, NE?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kearney. The closest is Hastings College in Hastings, NE (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Central Kansas Technical College (98.7 miles).
What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Nebraska?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Nebraska are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,780), Database Architect ($134,320), Computer Network Architect ($116,420). Wages for Kearney workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Kearney?
Hastings, NE is 37.0 miles from Kearney 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 Kearney an affordable place to study computer science?
Kearney’s median household income of $69,790 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kearney while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.
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