Best Online Computer Science Programs in Lodi, NJ (2026)

Lodi, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,757 to $15,317 per year for indexed programs. Lodi has a population of about 25,946. Median household income is $84,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $215,300 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Lodi

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Lodi. Distances are calculated from Lodi city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Lodi

Lodi 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 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.

Lodi at a Glance

Other Lodi-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Garfield, NJ – 1.4 mi away (31,876 pop)
• Hackensack, NJ – 2.0 mi away (44,756 pop)
• Elmwood Park, NJ – 2.7 mi away (20,295 pop)
• Passaic, NJ – 2.8 mi away (70,635 pop)
• Clifton, NJ – 4.1 mi away (85,845 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Lodi, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Lodi. The closest is Felician University in Lodi, NJ (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Passaic County Community College (5.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Lodi are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($215,300), Software Developer ($166,830), Computer Network Architect ($163,010). 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 Lodi?

Garfield, NJ is 1.4 miles from Lodi 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 Lodi an affordable place to study computer science?

Lodi’s median household income of $84,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lodi 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.

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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.