Best Online Computer Science Programs in Norfolk, NE (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Norfolk, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Norfolk has a population of about 25,962. Median household income is $62,175 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.0% 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 Norfolk

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Norfolk. Distances are calculated from Norfolk 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 Norfolk. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 0.9 miles from Norfolk BOC Score71.4
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#2

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE 25.2 miles from Norfolk BOC Score49.0
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#3

Briar Cliff University

Sioux City, IA 61.1 miles from Norfolk BOC Score43.2
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#4

Western Iowa Tech Community College

Sioux City, IA 63.0 miles from Norfolk BOC Score57.6
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#5

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE 90.2 miles from Norfolk BOC Score56.5
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Nebraska schools on the Nebraska computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Norfolk

OccupationMedian 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.

Norfolk at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,962Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,175Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Madison County34 workers, 8 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Norfolk, NE?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Norfolk. The closest is Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE (0.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nebraska at Omaha (90.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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 Norfolk workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Norfolk?

Columbus, NE is 41.5 miles from Norfolk 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 Norfolk an affordable place to study computer science?

Norfolk’s median household income of $62,175 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norfolk 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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