Best Computer Science Schools Near Henderson, NV (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Henderson, Nevada has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Henderson has a population of about 324,523. Median household income is $88,654 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Henderson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Henderson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Henderson 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 Henderson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

DeVry University-Nevada

Henderson, NV 3.4 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
11.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 2

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Nevada State University

Henderson, NV 5.9 miles from Henderson
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,166
Avg net price $14,068/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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Computer Science Wages Near Henderson

Henderson is part of the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro area (BLS area code 29820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $129,940 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $129,681
Computer Systems Analyst $103,760 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $103,553
Computer Network Architect $148,710 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $148,413
Database Administrator $110,740 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $110,519
Database Architect $140,200 NV statewide $139,920
Information Security Analyst $103,670 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $103,463
Computer Network Support Specialist $85,790 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $85,619
Computer User Support Specialist $53,780 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $53,673
Web Developer $78,930 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $78,772
Web and Digital Interface Designer $82,750 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $82,585
Computer and Information Systems Manager $166,090 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $165,758

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.

Henderson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 324,523 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $88,654 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 36.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.2 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Clark County 7,530 workers, 2,203 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Henderson, NV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Henderson. The closest is DeVry University-Nevada in Henderson, NV (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northwest Career College (17.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Henderson are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,090), Computer Network Architect ($148,710), Database Architect ($140,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in North Las Vegas instead of Henderson?

North Las Vegas, NV is 19.1 miles from Henderson 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 Henderson an affordable place to study computer science?

Henderson’s median household income of $88,654 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Henderson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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 Henderson

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Henderson:

Data verified: September 6, 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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