Best Computer Science Schools Near Shawnee, OK (2026)

Shawnee, Oklahoma has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $35,570 to $48,695 per year for indexed programs. Shawnee has a population of about 31,511. Median household income is $54,281 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.8% 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 Shawnee

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Shawnee, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Shawnee city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Shawnee. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Oklahoma Baptist University

Shawnee, OK 1.9 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 49%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,434
Avg net price $20,958/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,570
Out‑of‑state$35,570
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Shawnee

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Oklahoma, statewide)
Software Developer $118,100
Computer Systems Analyst $95,930
Computer Network Architect $109,450
Database Administrator $95,320
Database Architect $110,110
Information Security Analyst $94,000
Computer Network Support Specialist $78,740
Computer User Support Specialist $52,040
Web Developer $78,580
Web and Digital Interface Designer $76,440
Computer and Information Systems Manager $137,280

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.


Shawnee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 31,511 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $54,281 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Pottawatomie County 72 workers, 28 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Shawnee. The closest is Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, OK (1.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Moore Norman Technology Center (28.3 miles). 2 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 Shawnee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Norman instead of Shawnee?

Norman, OK is 23.1 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study computer science?

Shawnee’s median household income of $54,281 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee 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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Other Programs Available in Shawnee

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Data verified: September 6, 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.