Best Online Computer Science Programs in Lawton, OK (2026)

Lawton, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,080 to $13,676 per year for indexed programs. Lawton has a population of about 90,662. Median household income is $53,588 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $110,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Lawton

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

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oklahoma schools on the Oklahoma computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Lawton

Lawton is part of the Lawton, OK metro area (BLS area code 30020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

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.

Lawton at a Glance

Other Lawton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Duncan, OK – 29.0 mi away (20,895 pop)
• Wichita Falls, TX – 49.4 mi away (99,596 pop)
• Mustang, OK – 66.4 mi away (20,792 pop)
• Yukon, OK – 72.6 mi away (26,340 pop)
• Moore, OK – 72.7 mi away (61,415 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Lawton, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Lawton. The closest is Cameron University in Lawton, OK (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Technology Center (66.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Lawton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Lawton are: Database Architect ($110,110), Computer Network Architect ($109,450), Software Developer ($107,240). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Duncan instead of Lawton?

Duncan, OK is 29.0 miles from Lawton 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 Lawton an affordable place to study computer science?

Lawton’s median household income of $53,588 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lawton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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.