Grants Pass, Oregon has a population of about 39,183. The city’s median household income is $56,877 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are 3 accredited computer science programs within 100 miles of Grants Pass, with tuition ranging from $6,840 to $16,303 per year. In the Grants Pass, OR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).
The five accredited institutions below are the closest options indexed in our directory that offer computer science programs. Distances are calculated from Grants Pass city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Institute of Technology | Klamath Falls, OR | 79.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | 81.0 mi | $6,840 - $16,303 | – |
| Klamath Community College | Klamath Falls, OR | 84.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon computer science page.
Grants Pass is part of the Grants Pass, OR metro area (BLS area code 24420). 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 | $128,440 | Grants Pass, OR | $131,329 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $111,140 | OR statewide | $113,640 |
| Computer Network Architect | $130,810 | OR statewide | $133,753 |
| Database Administrator | $102,650 | OR statewide | $104,959 |
| Database Architect | $139,660 | OR statewide | $142,802 |
| Information Security Analyst | $119,000 | OR statewide | $121,677 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $70,320 | OR statewide | $71,902 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,250 | Grants Pass, OR | $59,560 |
| Web Developer | $79,540 | OR statewide | $81,329 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $98,970 | OR statewide | $101,196 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $160,560 | Grants Pass, OR | $164,172 |
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 | 39,183 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $56,877 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 19.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.8 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Josephine County | 78 workers, 28 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory lists 3 computer science programs within 100 miles of Grants Pass. The closest is Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, OR (79.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Klamath Community College (84.9 miles). 0 of these programs are offered fully online.
Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Grants Pass are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,560), Database Architect ($139,660), Computer Network Architect ($130,810). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Medford, OR is 25.3 miles from Grants Pass 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.
Grants Pass’s median household income of $56,877 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grants Pass while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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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