Best Online Computer Science Programs in White Plains, NY (2026)

White Plains, New York has a population of about 59,818. The city’s median household income is $115,586 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 165 accredited schools offering computer science programs near White Plains, with tuition ranging from $33,060 to $77,351 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 White Plains

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 165 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near White Plains. Distances are calculated from White Plains city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near White Plains

White Plains 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 York 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.

White Plains at a Glance

Other White Plains-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Harrison, NY – 1.9 mi away (28,340 pop)
• Port Chester, NY – 4.7 mi away (29,524 pop)
• New Rochelle, NY – 6.5 mi away (79,557 pop)
• Yonkers, NY – 7.9 mi away (200,807 pop)
• Mount Vernon, NY – 8.4 mi away (68,344 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near White Plains, NY?

Our directory has 165 accredited schools offering computer science programs near White Plains. The closest is The College of Westchester in White Plains, NY (1.7 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Fordham University (13.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near White Plains?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near White Plains 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 York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Harrison instead of White Plains?

Harrison, NY is 1.9 miles from White Plains 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 White Plains an affordable place to study computer science?

White Plains’s median household income of $115,586 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in White Plains 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in New York
• 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.