Best Online Computer Science Programs in North Tonawanda, NY (2026)

North Tonawanda, New York has a population of about 30,338. The city’s median household income is $66,774 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Tonawanda, with tuition ranging from $5,800 to $15,432 per year for indexed programs. In the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $166,900 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to North Tonawanda

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 29 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near North Tonawanda. Distances are calculated from North Tonawanda city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
University at BuffaloBuffalo, NY4.9 miContact school for pricing
Niagara County Community CollegeSanborn, NY7.1 miContact school for pricing
Canisius UniversityBuffalo, NY8.4 miContact school for pricing
Niagara UniversityNiagara University, NY10.7 miContact school for pricing
Bryant & Stratton College-BuffaloBuffalo, NY11.0 miContact school for pricing
Erie Community CollegeBuffalo, NY11.3 mi$6,100 - $12,475
Trocaire CollegeBuffalo, NY14.0 miContact school for pricing
Bryant & Stratton College-OnlineOrchard Park, NY18.3 miContact school for pricing
Hilbert CollegeHamburg, NY20.2 miContact school for pricing
Genesee Community CollegeBatavia, NY36.8 mi$5,800 - $15,432

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


Computer Science Wages Near North Tonawanda

North Tonawanda is part of the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area (BLS area code 15380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$128,780Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$134,426
Computer Systems Analyst$100,310Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$104,708
Computer Network Architect$129,390Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$135,063
Database Administrator$77,960Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$81,378
Database Architect$106,800Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$111,482
Information Security Analyst$115,120Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$120,167
Computer Network Support Specialist$74,200Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$77,453
Computer User Support Specialist$59,710Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$62,328
Web Developer$74,830Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$78,111
Web and Digital Interface Designer$97,010Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$101,263
Computer and Information Systems Manager$166,900Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY$174,217

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.


North Tonawanda at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,338Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,774Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.8 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Niagara County130 workers, 54 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near North Tonawanda, NY?

Our directory has 29 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Tonawanda. The closest is University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY (4.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Genesee Community College (36.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near North Tonawanda?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near North Tonawanda are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($166,900), Computer Network Architect ($129,390), Software Developer ($128,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Niagara Falls instead of North Tonawanda?

Niagara Falls, NY is 8.2 miles from North Tonawanda 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 North Tonawanda an affordable place to study computer science?

North Tonawanda’s median household income of $66,774 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Tonawanda while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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.


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.