Best Online Computer Science Programs in Mooresville, NC (2026)

Mooresville, North Carolina has a population of about 51,447. The city’s median household income is $88,592 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Mooresville, with tuition ranging from $2,367 to $47,866 per year for indexed programs. In the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Mooresville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 43 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Mooresville. Distances are calculated from Mooresville city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Mooresville

Mooresville is part of the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area (BLS area code 16740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina 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.

Mooresville at a Glance

Other Mooresville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Cornelius, NC – 8.3 mi away (28,515 pop)
• Huntersville, NC – 12.7 mi away (54,839 pop)
• Kannapolis, NC – 12.8 mi away (47,839 pop)
• Statesville, NC – 14.1 mi away (26,506 pop)
• Concord, NC – 16.9 mi away (244,273 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Mooresville, NC?

Our directory has 43 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Mooresville. The closest is Davidson College in Davidson, NC (5.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Forsyth Technical Community College (45.6 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Mooresville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,100), Database Architect ($138,480), Software Developer ($132,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cornelius instead of Mooresville?

Cornelius, NC is 8.3 miles from Mooresville 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 Mooresville an affordable place to study computer science?

Mooresville’s median household income of $88,592 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mooresville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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 North Carolina
• 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.