Best Online Computer Science Programs in Chester, PA (2026)

Chester, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Chester has a population of about 33,209. Median household income is $39,809 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 13.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,470 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Chester

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Chester

Chester is part of the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area (BLS area code 37980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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.

Chester at a Glance

Other Chester-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Wilmington, DE – 11.3 mi away (71,442 pop)
• Camden, NJ – 15.4 mi away (74,420 pop)
• Philadelphia, PA – 16.9 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
• Norristown, PA – 19.2 mi away (34,370 pop)
• Newark, DE – 23.5 mi away (33,398 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Chester, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Chester. The closest is Neumann University in Aston, PA (4.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Salem Community College (11.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Chester are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,470), Database Architect ($163,590), Computer Network Architect ($138,850). 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 Wilmington instead of Chester?

Wilmington, DE is 11.3 miles from Chester 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 Chester an affordable place to study computer science?

Chester’s median household income of $39,809 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chester 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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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.