Best Computer Science Schools Near Lancaster, PA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lancaster, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Lancaster has a population of about 57,683. Median household income is $63,421 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lancaster, PA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $146,400 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Lancaster

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Lancaster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lancaster city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA 1.0 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,124
Avg net price $36,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Lancaster

Lancaster is part of the Lancaster, PA metro area (BLS area code 29540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $104,740 Lancaster, PA $106,551
Computer Systems Analyst $86,830 Lancaster, PA $88,332
Computer Network Architect $133,350 Lancaster, PA $135,656
Database Administrator $86,720 Lancaster, PA $88,220
Database Architect $146,400 Lancaster, PA $148,932
Information Security Analyst $96,540 Lancaster, PA $98,210
Computer Network Support Specialist $78,060 Lancaster, PA $79,410
Computer User Support Specialist $58,610 Lancaster, PA $59,624
Web Developer $80,710 Lancaster, PA $82,106
Web and Digital Interface Designer $67,090 Lancaster, PA $68,250
Computer and Information Systems Manager $142,460 Lancaster, PA $144,924

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.

Lancaster at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 57,683 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,421 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 27.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Lancaster County 1,071 workers, 160 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Lancaster. The closest is Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State York (22.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Lancaster are: Database Architect ($146,400), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($142,460), Computer Network Architect ($133,350). 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 Lebanon instead of Lancaster?

Lebanon, PA is 21.6 miles from Lancaster 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 Lancaster an affordable place to study computer science?

Lancaster’s median household income of $63,421 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lancaster 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 Lancaster

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Data verified: September 6, 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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