Ardmore, Oklahoma has a population of about 24,757. The city’s median household income is $52,954 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 5 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Ardmore. In Oklahoma, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $132,790 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Ardmore city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Oklahoma Technology Center | Ardmore, OK | 2.4 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 39.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Grayson College | Denison, TX | 44.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada, OK | 47.5 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Mid-America Technology Center | Wayne, OK | 51.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma computer science page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $107,420 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,450 |
| Computer Network Architect | $105,180 |
| Database Administrator | $76,980 |
| Database Architect | $132,360 |
| Information Security Analyst | $86,500 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $77,450 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $50,090 |
| Web Developer | $76,740 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $83,640 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $132,790 |
Source: BLS, May 2024 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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,757 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $52,954 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 22.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Computer Science-related employment in Carter County | 42 workers, 14 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 5 computer science programs within 100 miles of Ardmore. The closest is Southern Oklahoma Technology Center in Ardmore, OK (2.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mid-America Technology Center (51.1 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Oklahoma are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($132,790), Database Architect ($132,360), Software Developer ($107,420). Wages for Ardmore workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Denison, TX is 44.0 miles from Ardmore 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.
Ardmore’s median household income of $52,954 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ardmore while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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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