Best Online Computer Science Programs in North Royalton, OH (2026)

North Royalton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. North Royalton has a population of about 31,013. Median household income is $81,810 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.3% 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 North Royalton

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

#1

Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, OH 6.4 miles from North Royalton BOC Score57.9
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#2

Cuyahoga Community College District

Cleveland, OH 12.9 miles from North Royalton BOC Score47.6
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#3

Lorain County Community College

Elyria, OH 18.3 miles from North Royalton BOC Score58.2
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#4

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 19.8 miles from North Royalton BOC Score48.4
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#5

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 23.7 miles from North Royalton BOC Score34.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near North Royalton

North Royalton 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.


North Royalton at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,013Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,810Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+39.3%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 Cuyahoga County12,060 workers, 1,364 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near North Royalton, OH?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near North Royalton. The closest is Baldwin Wallace University in Berea, OH (6.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Herzing University-Akron (23.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near North Royalton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near North Royalton 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 Strongsville instead of North Royalton?

Strongsville, OH is 4.5 miles from North Royalton 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 North Royalton an affordable place to study computer science?

North Royalton’s median household income of $81,810 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in North Royalton 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 North Royalton

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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.