Best Online Computer Science Programs in Fort Lee, NJ (2026)

Fort Lee, New Jersey has a population of about 39,818. The city’s median household income is $105,535 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 64.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 185 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fort Lee. 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 Fort Lee

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 185 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Fort Lee. Distances are calculated from Fort Lee city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Fort Lee

Fort Lee 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.

Fort Lee at a Glance

Other Fort Lee-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Palisades Park, NJ – 1.4 mi away (20,753 pop)
• Cliffside Park, NJ – 2.2 mi away (24,856 pop)
• Englewood, NJ – 2.8 mi away (28,455 pop)
• Manhattan, NY – 4.7 mi away (1,643,734 pop)
• Hackensack, NJ – 4.7 mi away (44,756 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Fort Lee, NJ?

Our directory has 185 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fort Lee. The closest is Yeshiva University in New York, NY (2.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Manhattan College (4.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Fort Lee?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Fort Lee 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 Palisades Park instead of Fort Lee?

Palisades Park, NJ is 1.4 miles from Fort Lee 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 Fort Lee an affordable place to study computer science?

Fort Lee’s median household income of $105,535 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Lee 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.