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

Raleigh, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,336 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Raleigh has a population of about 470,763. Median household income is $82,424 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,960 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Raleigh

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Raleigh

Raleigh is part of the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area (BLS area code 39580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina 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.

Raleigh at a Glance

Other Raleigh-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Garner, NC – 9.6 mi away (28,776 pop)
• Cary, NC – 10.3 mi away (162,320 pop)
• Morrisville, NC – 10.7 mi away (24,732 pop)
• Wake Forest, NC – 11.6 mi away (40,112 pop)
• Apex, NC – 14.5 mi away (47,349 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Raleigh. The closest is North Carolina State University at Raleigh in Raleigh, NC (3.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wayne Community College (49.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Raleigh are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,960), Information Security Analyst ($143,640), Software Developer ($132,770). 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 Garner instead of Raleigh?

Garner, NC is 9.6 miles from Raleigh 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 Raleigh an affordable place to study computer science?

Raleigh’s median household income of $82,424 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Raleigh 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.

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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.