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

Omaha, Nebraska has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,780 to $18,102 per year for indexed programs. Omaha has a population of about 488,197. Median household income is $72,708 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Omaha, NE-IA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $145,500 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Omaha

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Omaha

Omaha is part of the Omaha, NE-IA metro area (BLS area code 36540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska 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.

Omaha at a Glance

Other Omaha-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Bellevue, NE – 9.5 mi away (53,505 pop)
• Council Bluffs, IA – 10.2 mi away (62,524 pop)
• Fremont, NE – 26.1 mi away (27,598 pop)
• Lincoln, NE – 45.6 mi away (280,741 pop)
• Columbus, NE – 69.0 mi away (22,846 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Omaha. The closest is University of Nebraska at Omaha in Omaha, NE (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Iowa Tech Community College (85.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Omaha are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($145,500), Database Architect ($136,620), Software Developer ($125,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bellevue instead of Omaha?

Bellevue, NE is 9.5 miles from Omaha 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 Omaha an affordable place to study computer science?

Omaha’s median household income of $72,708 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Omaha 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.