Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bowling Green, OH (2026)

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

Bowling Green, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Bowling Green has a population of about 30,051. Median household income is $46,719 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Toledo, OH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $145,080 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Bowling Green

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bowling Green. Distances are calculated from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Bowling Green

Bowling Green is part of the Toledo, OH metro area (BLS area code 45780). 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	$104,360	Toledo, OH	$114,055
Computer Systems Analyst	$91,950	Toledo, OH	$100,492
Computer Network Architect	$122,770	Toledo, OH	$134,175
Database Administrator	$77,200	Toledo, OH	$84,372
Database Architect	$118,800	Toledo, OH	$129,836
Information Security Analyst	$103,720	Toledo, OH	$113,355
Computer Network Support Specialist	$65,560	Toledo, OH	$71,650
Computer User Support Specialist	$58,830	Toledo, OH	$64,295
Web Developer	$75,380	Toledo, OH	$82,383
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$72,860	Toledo, OH	$79,628
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$145,080	Toledo, OH	$158,557

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.

Bowling Green at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	30,051	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$46,719	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	47.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	91.5 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Wood County	214 workers, 86 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Bowling Green-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Perrysburg, OH – 11.1 mi away (21,592 pop)
Toledo, OH – 20.1 mi away (492,237 pop)
Oregon, OH – 22.3 mi away (20,040 pop)
Findlay, OH – 22.9 mi away (48,701 pop)
Fremont, OH – 27.8 mi away (22,737 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bowling Green, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bowling Green. The closest is Owens Community College in Perrysburg, OH (12.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tiffin University (30.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Bowling Green?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bowling Green are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($145,080), Computer Network Architect ($122,770), Database Architect ($118,800). 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 Perrysburg instead of Bowling Green?

Perrysburg, OH is 11.1 miles from Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green an affordable place to study computer science?

Bowling Green’s median household income of $46,719 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green

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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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