Best Online Computer Science Programs in Cuyahoga Falls, OH (2026)

Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $29,345 per year for indexed programs. Cuyahoga Falls has a population of about 50,864. Median household income is $70,645 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.5% 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 Cuyahoga Falls

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

#1

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 5.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls BOC Score48.4
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#2

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 9.2 miles from Cuyahoga Falls BOC Score53.9
Published tuition$12,846 - $29,345
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#3

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 9.5 miles from Cuyahoga Falls BOC Score34.4
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#4

Stark State College

North Canton, OH 20.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls BOC Score46.3
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#5

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 20.9 miles from Cuyahoga Falls BOC Score40.1
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Cuyahoga Falls

Cuyahoga Falls 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.

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


Cuyahoga Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population50,864Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$70,645Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.5%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 County2,707 workers, 550 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Cuyahoga Falls, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Cuyahoga Falls. The closest is University of Akron Main Campus in Akron, OH (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Stark (20.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Cuyahoga Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Cuyahoga Falls 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 Stow instead of Cuyahoga Falls?

Stow, OH is 4.6 miles from Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls an affordable place to study computer science?

Cuyahoga Falls’s median household income of $70,645 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cuyahoga Falls 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 Cuyahoga Falls

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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.