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

Scottsbluff, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,613 to $12,722 per year for indexed programs. Scottsbluff has a population of about 14,406. Median household income is $53,448 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.2% 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 Scottsbluff

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Scottsbluff, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scottsbluff city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

#1

Hastings College

Hastings, NE 288.5 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 33.2
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,303
Avg net price $24,452/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northeast Community College

Norfolk, NE 321.3 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 71.4
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,634
Avg net price $8,544/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

York University

York, NE 322.7 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 37.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,130
Avg net price $20,951/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE 341.9 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 49.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,075
Avg net price $15,360/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Southeast Community College Area

Lincoln, NE 372.0 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 55.6
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,405
Avg net price $9,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE 397.4 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,909
Avg net price $13,441/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Bellevue University

Bellevue, NE 403.4 miles from Scottsbluff BOC Score 50.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,289
Avg net price $17,550/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,903
Out‑of‑state$9,903
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Scottsbluff

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.


Scottsbluff at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population14,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,448Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Scotts Bluff County95 workers, 8 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Scottsbluff are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Should I look at programs in Cheyenne instead of Scottsbluff?

Cheyenne, WY is 77.1 miles from Scottsbluff 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 Scottsbluff an affordable place to study computer science?

Scottsbluff’s median household income of $53,448 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scottsbluff 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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Other Programs Available in Scottsbluff

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Data verified: July 23, 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.