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

Mentor, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $16,744 per year for indexed programs. Mentor has a population of about 47,215. Median household income is $89,202 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $156,410 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Mentor

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

#1

Lake Erie College

Painesville, OH 4.8 miles from Mentor BOC Score 39.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 46%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,417
Avg net price $20,961/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Kent State University at Geauga

Burton, OH 17.3 miles from Mentor BOC Score 43.7
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,044/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Ashtabula

Ashtabula, OH 29.5 miles from Mentor BOC Score 40.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,205/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 38%
  • Programs offered: 19

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 34.4 miles from Mentor BOC Score 58.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,122
Avg net price $27,603/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 46

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 37.2 miles from Mentor BOC Score 53.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Kent State University at Trumbull

Warren, OH 41.2 miles from Mentor BOC Score 42.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $11,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 42.6 miles from Mentor BOC Score 58.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 29%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,837
Avg net price $3,967/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 43.0 miles from Mentor BOC Score 48.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 60%
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,600
Avg net price $13,946/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 82

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 Mentor

Mentor is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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$111,310Cleveland, OH$118,541
Computer Systems Analyst$101,540Cleveland, OH$108,136
Computer Network Architect$128,800Cleveland, OH$137,167
Database Administrator$99,010Cleveland, OH$105,442
Database Architect$127,530Cleveland, OH$135,815
Information Security Analyst$105,890Cleveland, OH$112,769
Computer Network Support Specialist$67,050Cleveland, OH$71,406
Computer User Support Specialist$59,890Cleveland, OH$63,781
Web DeveloperN/AOH statewide
Web and Digital Interface Designer$86,340Cleveland, OH$91,949
Computer and Information Systems Manager$156,410Cleveland, OH$166,571

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.


Mentor at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population47,215Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,202Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+35.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Lake County372 workers, 182 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Mentor 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 Mentor?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Mentor are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($156,410), Computer Network Architect ($128,800), Database Architect ($127,530). 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 Willoughby instead of Mentor?

Willoughby, OH is 4.8 miles from Mentor 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 Mentor an affordable place to study computer science?

Mentor’s median household income of $89,202 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mentor 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 Mentor

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

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.