Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bethel Park, PA (2026)

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Bethel Park has a population of about 33,070. Median household income is $104,129 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $159,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Bethel Park

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bethel Park. Distances are calculated from Bethel Park 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 Bethel Park. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 8.1 miles from Bethel Park BOC Score71.0
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#2

Community College of Allegheny County

Pittsburgh, PA 8.8 miles from Bethel Park BOC Score40.9
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#3

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 9.3 miles from Bethel Park BOC Score73.3
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#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 9.8 miles from Bethel Park BOC Score80.5
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#5

Pittsburgh Technical College

Oakdale, PA 10.6 miles from Bethel Park
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania computer science page.


Computer Science Wages Near Bethel Park

Bethel Park is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$124,500Pittsburgh, PA$131,468
Computer Systems Analyst$98,550Pittsburgh, PA$104,065
Computer Network Architect$123,410Pittsburgh, PA$130,317
Database Administrator$102,070Pittsburgh, PA$107,782
Database Architect$152,800Pittsburgh, PA$161,352
Information Security Analyst$103,630Pittsburgh, PA$109,430
Computer Network Support Specialist$78,820Pittsburgh, PA$83,231
Computer User Support Specialist$59,010Pittsburgh, PA$62,313
Web Developer$82,560Pittsburgh, PA$87,181
Web and Digital Interface Designer$85,900Pittsburgh, PA$90,707
Computer and Information Systems Manager$159,090Pittsburgh, PA$167,994

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.


Bethel Park at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population33,070Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$104,129Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+51.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)94.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Allegheny County9,188 workers, 850 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bethel Park, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bethel Park. The closest is Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA (8.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pittsburgh Technical College (10.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Bethel Park?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bethel Park are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($159,090), Database Architect ($152,800), Software Developer ($124,500). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pittsburgh instead of Bethel Park?

Pittsburgh, PA is 8.6 miles from Bethel Park 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 Bethel Park an affordable place to study computer science?

Bethel Park’s median household income of $104,129 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bethel Park while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Bethel Park

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

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.