Best Online Computer Science Programs in Sparks, NV (2026)

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

Sparks, Nevada has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Sparks has a population of about 109,106. Median household income is $86,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $170,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Sparks

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Sparks

Sparks is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). 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	$125,710	Reno, NV	$124,465
Computer Systems Analyst	$106,690	Reno, NV	$105,634
Computer Network Architect	$127,540	Reno, NV	$126,277
Database Administrator	$107,270	Reno, NV	$106,208
Database Architect	$170,390	Reno, NV	$168,703
Information Security Analyst	$98,260	Reno, NV	$97,287
Computer Network Support Specialist	$77,460	Reno, NV	$76,693
Computer User Support Specialist	$55,330	Reno, NV	$54,782
Web Developer	$84,220	Reno, NV	$83,386
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$77,290	Reno, NV	$76,525
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$167,900	Reno, NV	$166,238

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.

Sparks at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	109,106	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$86,979	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	26.3%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	101.0 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Washoe County	1,973 workers, 528 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Sparks-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Reno, NV – 7.4 mi away (427,007 pop)
Carson City, NV – 29.2 mi away (57,522 pop)
South Lake Tahoe, CA – 46.1 mi away (29,535 pop)
Grass Valley, CA – 75.6 mi away (34,508 pop)
Placerville, CA – 82.2 mi away (30,531 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sparks. The closest is Career College of Northern Nevada in Sparks, NV (2.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lassen Community College (76.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Sparks are: Database Architect ($170,390), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,900), Computer Network Architect ($127,540). 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 Reno instead of Sparks?

Reno, NV is 7.4 miles from Sparks 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 Sparks an affordable place to study computer science?

Sparks’s median household income of $86,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sparks 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 Sparks

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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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