Lewistown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,544 to $29,480 per year for indexed programs. Lewistown has a population of about 8,505. Median household income is $40,179 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $163,910 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Computer Science Schools to Lewistown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Lewistown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewistown 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Lewistown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
61%
Graduation rate
86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$32,875/yr
TuitionIn‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
Key stats- Retention rate: 92%
- Programs offered: 76
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$19,550/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 66%
- Programs offered: 63
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$56,351
Avg net price
$23,726/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
18%
Graduation rate
43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,370
Avg net price
$18,953/yr
TuitionIn‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 27
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,064
Avg net price
$26,502/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 87%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,374
Avg net price
$15,376/yr
TuitionIn‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 16
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
17%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$22,213/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 13
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$23,330/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Lewistown
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $126,550 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,550 |
| Computer Network Architect | $131,840 |
| Database Administrator | $100,110 |
| Database Architect | N/A |
| Information Security Analyst | $117,770 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $78,310 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $58,670 |
| Web Developer | $86,380 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,160 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $163,910 |
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.
Lewistown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 8,505 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,179 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 11.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Computer Science-related employment in Mifflin County | 15 workers, 6 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Lewistown-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- State College, PA – 20.0 mi away (87,374 pop)
- Harrisburg, PA – 42.5 mi away (438,995 pop)
- Altoona, PA – 43.9 mi away (76,943 pop)
- Sunbury, PA – 45.0 mi away (28,544 pop)
- Chambersburg, PA – 46.1 mi away (51,948 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Lewistown, PA?
Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Lewistown are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Pennsylvania?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($163,910), Computer Network Architect ($131,840), Software Developer ($126,550). Wages for Lewistown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in State College instead of Lewistown?
State College, PA is 20.0 miles from Lewistown 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 Lewistown an affordable place to study computer science?
Lewistown’s median household income of $40,179 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewistown 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: July 23, 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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