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

Monessen, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Monessen has a population of about 6,825. Median household income is $51,094 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.0% 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 Monessen

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Monessen, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Monessen 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 Monessen. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 6.0 miles from Monessen BOC Score 45.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,295
Avg net price $18,256/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 86

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny

McKeesport, PA 13.6 miles from Monessen BOC Score 41.0
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 96%
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $15,521/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,408
Out‑of‑state$24,134
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Seton Hill University

Greensburg, PA 20.4 miles from Monessen BOC Score 60.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $22,204/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 20.4 miles from Monessen BOC Score 80.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA 20.5 miles from Monessen BOC Score 71.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 79%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,742
Avg net price $37,730/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 49

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 20.5 miles from Monessen BOC Score 73.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 28.7 miles from Monessen BOC Score 59.3
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
Avg net price $23,510/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA 30.9 miles from Monessen BOC Score 63.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $23,003/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Monessen

Monessen 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.


Monessen at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population6,825Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,094Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+25.0%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 Westmoreland County460 workers, 90 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Monessen-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs


Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Monessen 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 near Monessen?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Monessen 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 Bethel Park instead of Monessen?

Bethel Park, PA is 14.4 miles from Monessen 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 Monessen an affordable place to study computer science?

Monessen’s median household income of $51,094 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Monessen 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.


Learn More About Computer Science Programs

Other Programs Available in Monessen

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

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.