Best Online Computer Science Programs in Hermiston, OR (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Hermiston, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Hermiston has a population of about 19,406. Median household income is $67,128 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $175,270 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Hermiston

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

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

#1

Columbia Basin College

Pasco, WA 30.0 miles from Hermiston BOC Score61.3
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#2

Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla, WA 50.8 miles from Hermiston BOC Score70.4
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#3

Eastern Oregon University

La Grande, OR 67.9 miles from Hermiston BOC Score45.0
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#4

Yakima Valley College

Yakima, WA 78.9 miles from Hermiston BOC Score55.9
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Big Bend Community College

Moses Lake, WA 89.6 miles from Hermiston BOC Score66.7
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Oregon schools on the Oregon computer science page.

Computer Science Wages Near Hermiston

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Oregon, statewide)
Software Developer$142,720
Computer Systems Analyst$121,620
Computer Network Architect$135,660
Database Administrator$100,260
Database Architect$138,250
Information Security AnalystN/A
Computer Network Support Specialist$68,900
Computer User Support Specialist$62,840
Web Developer$64,460
Web and Digital Interface Designer$102,220
Computer and Information Systems Manager$175,270

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.

Hermiston at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population19,406Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$67,128Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Umatilla County17 workers, 6 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hermiston. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, WA (30.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Big Bend Community College (89.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Oregon are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($175,270), Software Developer ($142,720), Database Architect ($138,250). Wages for Hermiston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Kennewick instead of Hermiston?

Kennewick, WA is 25.8 miles from Hermiston 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 Hermiston an affordable place to study computer science?

Hermiston’s median household income of $67,128 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hermiston 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 Hermiston

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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.

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