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

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

Marion, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Marion has a population of about 35,771. Median household income is $45,829 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,640 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Marion

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Marion. Distances are calculated from Marion 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 Marion. 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 Marion

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Software Developer	$114,090
Computer Systems Analyst	$102,320
Computer Network Architect	$131,070
Database Administrator	$97,190
Database Architect	$132,910
Information Security Analyst	$110,480
Computer Network Support Specialist	$70,080
Computer User Support Specialist	$59,720
Web Developer	N/A
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$83,360
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$163,640

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.

Marion at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	35,771	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$45,829	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	10.1%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Marion County	14 workers, 14 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Marion-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Delaware, OH – 21.3 mi away (38,643 pop)
Marysville, OH – 28.1 mi away (23,674 pop)
Dublin, OH – 33.3 mi away (45,568 pop)
Mansfield, OH – 33.4 mi away (73,450 pop)
Westerville, OH – 34.1 mi away (38,985 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Marion. The closest is Marion Technical College in Marion, OH (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is MyComputerCareer at Columbus (39.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Ohio are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,640), Database Architect ($132,910), Computer Network Architect ($131,070). Wages for Marion workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Delaware instead of Marion?

Delaware, OH is 21.3 miles from Marion 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 Marion an affordable place to study computer science?

Marion’s median household income of $45,829 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marion 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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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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