Best Computer Science Schools Near Akron, OH (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Akron, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $27,417 per year for indexed programs. Akron has a population of about 189,526. Median household income is $48,544 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $154,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Akron

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Akron, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Akron city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Akron. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 0.6 miles from Akron
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
48.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 159

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 3.9 miles from Akron
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
34.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 95%
Graduation rate 20%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,909
Avg net price $18,934/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,450
Out‑of‑state$13,450
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Akron

Akron is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $105,430 Akron, OH $112,880
Computer Systems Analyst $101,040 Akron, OH $108,180
Computer Network Architect $125,100 Akron, OH $133,940
Database Administrator $92,420 Akron, OH $98,951
Database Architect $133,150 Akron, OH $142,559
Information Security Analyst $104,530 Akron, OH $111,916
Computer Network Support Specialist $72,360 Akron, OH $77,473
Computer User Support Specialist $57,100 Akron, OH $61,135
Web Developer $77,690 Akron, OH $83,180
Web and Digital Interface Designer $77,990 Akron, OH $83,501
Computer and Information Systems Manager $154,010 Akron, OH $164,893

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.

Akron at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 189,526 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Summit County 2,707 workers, 550 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Akron, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Akron. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Stark (15.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Akron are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($154,010), Database Architect ($133,150), Computer Network Architect ($125,100). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Cuyahoga Falls instead of Akron?

Cuyahoga Falls, OH is 5.8 miles from Akron 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 Akron an affordable place to study computer science?

Akron’s median household income of $48,544 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Akron while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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Other Programs Available in Akron

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Akron:

Data verified: September 6, 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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