Best Computer Science Schools Near Ashland, OR (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Ashland, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Ashland has a population of about 21,343. Median household income is $71,782 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Medford, OR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $139,320 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Ashland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Ashland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ashland 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 Ashland. 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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Southern Oregon University

Ashland, OR 0.4 miles from Ashland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,175
Avg net price $16,732/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Ashland

Ashland is part of the Medford, OR metro area (BLS area code 32780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $129,690 Medford, OR $127,899
Computer Systems Analyst $101,520 Medford, OR $100,118
Computer Network Architect $135,660 OR statewide $133,787
Database Administrator $100,260 OR statewide $98,876
Database Architect $138,250 OR statewide $136,341
Information Security Analyst $108,620 Medford, OR $107,120
Computer Network Support Specialist $74,310 Medford, OR $73,284
Computer User Support Specialist $52,190 Medford, OR $51,469
Web Developer $62,990 Medford, OR $62,120
Web and Digital Interface Designer $102,220 OR statewide $100,809
Computer and Information Systems Manager $139,320 Medford, OR $137,396

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.

Ashland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,343 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,782 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Jackson County 425 workers, 102 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Ashland, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Ashland. The closest is Southern Oregon University in Ashland, OR (0.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of the Siskiyous (56.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Ashland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($139,320), Database Architect ($138,250), Computer Network Architect ($135,660). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Medford instead of Ashland?

Medford, OR is 12.9 miles from Ashland 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 Ashland an affordable place to study computer science?

Ashland’s median household income of $71,782 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ashland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Ashland

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Ashland:

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.

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