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

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

Wooster, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $7,272 to $16,744 per year for indexed programs. Wooster has a population of about 27,012. Median household income is $65,888 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.4% 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 Wooster

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

#1

Ashland University

Ashland, OH 20.7 miles from Wooster BOC Score52.1
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#2

Stark State College

North Canton, OH 26.2 miles from Wooster BOC Score46.3
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#3

Kent State University at Stark

North Canton, OH 26.2 miles from Wooster BOC Score40.1
Published tuition$7,272 - $16,744
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#4

Herzing University-Akron

Akron, OH 27.3 miles from Wooster BOC Score34.4
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#5

University of Akron Main Campus

Akron, OH 28.4 miles from Wooster BOC Score48.4
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Wooster

OccupationMedian 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 DeveloperN/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.

Wooster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,012Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,888Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+34.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Wayne County126 workers, 58 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Wooster. The closest is Ashland University in Ashland, OH (20.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Akron Main Campus (28.4 miles). 4 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 Wooster workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Wadsworth instead of Wooster?

Wadsworth, OH is 18.0 miles from Wooster 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 Wooster an affordable place to study computer science?

Wooster’s median household income of $65,888 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wooster 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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