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

Hamilton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $48,125 to $62,293 per year for indexed programs. Hamilton has a population of about 63,124. Median household income is $54,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $169,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Hamilton

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

#1

Miami University-Oxford

Oxford, OH 12.1 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 67.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,076
Avg net price $28,384/yr
Tuition
In‑state$18,161
Out‑of‑state$41,221
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College

Cincinnati, OH 16.8 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 50.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,137
Avg net price $4,968/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 50%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Xavier University

Cincinnati, OH 17.5 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,873
Avg net price $32,997/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH 18.4 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 64.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,810
Avg net price $25,648/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 111

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Mount St. Joseph University

Cincinnati, OH 20.4 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 50.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 59%
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,509
Avg net price $16,530/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,150
Out‑of‑state$38,150
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The Modern College of Design

Kettering, OH 30.3 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 59.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,187
Avg net price $39,359/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Sinclair Community College

Dayton, OH 31.3 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 55.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,558
Avg net price $5,992/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, OH 38.2 miles from Hamilton BOC Score 45.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,500
Avg net price $15,415/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Hamilton

Hamilton is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). 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$121,420Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$127,275
Computer Systems Analyst$103,450Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$108,438
Computer Network Architect$133,000Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$139,413
Database Administrator$102,360Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$107,296
Database Architect$134,480Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$140,964
Information Security Analyst$114,300Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$119,811
Computer Network Support Specialist$71,920Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$75,388
Computer User Support Specialist$59,350Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$62,212
Web Developer$80,910Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$84,811
Web and Digital Interface Designer$82,820Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$86,813
Computer and Information Systems Manager$169,530Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN$177,704

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.


Hamilton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population63,124Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Butler County1,309 workers, 271 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hamilton 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 Hamilton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Hamilton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,530), Database Architect ($134,480), Computer Network Architect ($133,000). 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 Fairfield instead of Hamilton?

Fairfield, OH is 4.6 miles from Hamilton 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 Hamilton an affordable place to study computer science?

Hamilton’s median household income of $54,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hamilton 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 Hamilton

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

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.