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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Sanford, North Carolina has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,336 to $58,752 per year for indexed programs. Sanford has a population of about 30,833. Median household income is $54,294 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $172,860 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Sanford

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Sanford. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Campbell University

Buies Creek, NC 25.2 miles from Sanford BOC Score46.5
Published tuition$40,410 - $58,752
Online programsYes

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#2

Wake Technical Community College

Raleigh, NC 29.0 miles from Sanford BOC Score55.4
Published tuition$2,336 - $16,798
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#3

MyComputerCareer at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 32.1 miles from Sanford BOC Score52.7
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#4

Fayetteville State University

Fayetteville, NC 32.5 miles from Sanford BOC Score49.2
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#5

North Carolina State University at Raleigh

Raleigh, NC 35.7 miles from Sanford BOC Score84.6
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all North Carolina schools on the North Carolina computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Sanford

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (North Carolina, statewide)
Software Developer$134,710
Computer Systems Analyst$106,850
Computer Network Architect$127,320
Database Administrator$113,900
Database Architect$134,630
Information Security Analyst$131,540
Computer Network Support SpecialistN/A
Computer User Support Specialist$60,120
Web Developer$96,610
Web and Digital Interface Designer$97,990
Computer and Information Systems Manager$172,860

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.

Sanford at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population30,833Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,294Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Lee County40 workers, 29 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sanford. The closest is Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC (25.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is North Carolina State University at Raleigh (35.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in North Carolina?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in North Carolina are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,860), Software Developer ($134,710), Database Architect ($134,630). Wages for Sanford workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Holly Springs instead of Sanford?

Holly Springs, NC is 22.4 miles from Sanford 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 Sanford an affordable place to study computer science?

Sanford’s median household income of $54,294 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford 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.

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