Best Online Computer Science Programs in Elmwood Park, NJ (2026)

Elmwood Park, New Jersey has a population of about 21,287. The city’s median household income is $100,852 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 192 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Elmwood Park, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $38,702 per year for indexed programs. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $212,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Elmwood Park

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 192 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Elmwood Park. Distances are calculated from Elmwood Park city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Elmwood Park

Elmwood Park is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 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.

Elmwood Park at a Glance

Other Elmwood Park-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Garfield, NJ – 1.9 mi away (31,876 pop)
• Fair Lawn, NJ – 2.1 mi away (33,453 pop)
• Paterson, NJ – 2.3 mi away (147,000 pop)
• Lodi, NJ – 2.7 mi away (24,778 pop)
• Passaic, NJ – 3.3 mi away (70,635 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Elmwood Park, NJ?

Our directory has 192 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Elmwood Park. The closest is Passaic County Community College in Paterson, NJ (2.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Bloomfield College (8.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Elmwood Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Elmwood Park are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($212,400), Software Developer ($161,970), Computer Network Architect ($153,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Garfield instead of Elmwood Park?

Garfield, NJ is 1.9 miles from Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park an affordable place to study computer science?

Elmwood Park’s median household income of $100,852 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elmwood Park while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in New Jersey
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.