Best Online Computer Science Programs in Delaware, OH (2026)

Delaware, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Delaware has a population of about 43,168. Median household income is $92,928 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Columbus, OH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Delaware

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Delaware, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Delaware 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 Delaware. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

DeVry University-Ohio

Columbus, OH 18.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score 23.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
Avg net price $25,001/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 39%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio State University-Main Campus

Columbus, OH 20.2 miles from Delaware BOC Score 80.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,409
Avg net price $17,339/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 66

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Marion Technical College

Marion, OH 20.8 miles from Delaware BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,495
Avg net price $7,417/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 21.4 miles from Delaware BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Franklin University

Columbus, OH 23.2 miles from Delaware BOC Score 35.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 49%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,892
Avg net price $25,243/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 40%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 32.5 miles from Delaware BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 36.4 miles from Delaware BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

North Central State College

Mansfield, OH 43.9 miles from Delaware BOC Score 60.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 35%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,158
Avg net price $4,687/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,624
Out‑of‑state$9,103
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Delaware

Delaware is part of the Columbus, OH metro area (BLS area code 18140). 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$122,340Columbus, OH$128,105
Computer Systems Analyst$107,230Columbus, OH$112,283
Computer Network Architect$131,260Columbus, OH$137,445
Database Administrator$101,450Columbus, OH$106,230
Database Architect$135,840Columbus, OH$142,241
Information Security Analyst$122,600Columbus, OH$128,377
Computer Network Support Specialist$81,220Columbus, OH$85,047
Computer User Support Specialist$62,540Columbus, OH$65,487
Web Developer$83,860Columbus, OH$87,812
Web and Digital Interface Designer$96,010Columbus, OH$100,534
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,630Columbus, OH$175,529

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.


Delaware at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population43,168Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$92,928Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Delaware County2,406 workers, 567 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Delaware are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Delaware are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,630), Database Architect ($135,840), Computer Network Architect ($131,260). 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 Dublin instead of Delaware?

Dublin, OH is 12.7 miles from Delaware 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 Delaware an affordable place to study computer science?

Delaware’s median household income of $92,928 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Delaware 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 Delaware

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.