Best Online Computer Science Programs in Ponca City, OK (2026)

Ponca City, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Ponca City has a population of about 24,377. Median household income is $55,270 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $137,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Ponca City

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Ponca City

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.

Ponca City at a Glance

Other Ponca City-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Stillwater, OK – 40.9 mi away (48,233 pop)
• Enid, OK – 49.6 mi away (49,176 pop)
• Derby, KS – 58.5 mi away (23,633 pop)
• Bartlesville, OK – 62.2 mi away (39,848 pop)
• Wichita, KS – 68.4 mi away (482,205 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Ponca City, OK?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Ponca City. The closest is Pioneer Technology Center in Ponca City, OK (1.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Meridian Technology Center (42.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Oklahoma?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Oklahoma are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,280), Software Developer ($118,100), Database Architect ($110,110). Wages for Ponca City workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Stillwater instead of Ponca City?

Stillwater, OK is 40.9 miles from Ponca City 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 Ponca City an affordable place to study computer science?

Ponca City’s median household income of $55,270 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ponca City 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.