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

Keizer, Oregon has a population of about 39,013. The city’s median household income is $81,217 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Keizer, with tuition ranging from $5,040 to $62,112 per year for indexed programs. In the Salem, OR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Keizer

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Keizer. Distances are calculated from Keizer city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR2.8 miContact school for pricing
Willamette UniversitySalem, OR4.7 mi$48,268 - $62,112
Western Oregon UniversityMonmouth, OR14.8 mi$11,025 - $30,735
Linfield UniversityMcMinnville, OR16.2 miContact school for pricing
George Fox UniversityNewberg, OR21.0 miContact school for pricing
Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany, OR29.0 miContact school for pricing
Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR31.2 miContact school for pricing
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis, OR32.7 miContact school for pricing
Portland Community CollegePortland, OR33.3 mi$5,040 - $17,271
Lewis & Clark CollegePortland, OR35.5 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near Keizer

Keizer is part of the Salem, OR metro area (BLS area code 41420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$121,620Salem, OR$117,394
Computer Systems Analyst$110,950Salem, OR$107,095
Computer Network Architect$132,660Salem, OR$128,050
Database Administrator$111,630Salem, OR$107,751
Database Architect$123,630Salem, OR$119,334
Information Security Analyst$121,620Salem, OR$117,394
Computer Network Support Specialist$77,460Salem, OR$74,768
Computer User Support Specialist$59,780Salem, OR$57,703
Web Developer$80,240Salem, OR$77,452
Web and Digital Interface Designer$120,990Salem, OR$116,786
Computer and Information Systems Manager$158,390Salem, OR$152,886

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.


Keizer at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,013Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$81,217Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Marion County463 workers, 139 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Keizer. The closest is Chemeketa Community College in Salem, OR (2.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lewis & Clark College (35.5 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Keizer are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,390), Computer Network Architect ($132,660), Database Architect ($123,630). 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 Salem instead of Keizer?

Salem, OR is 5.5 miles from Keizer 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 Keizer an affordable place to study computer science?

Keizer’s median household income of $81,217 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Keizer 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.


Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.