Seton Hill University
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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Murrysville, PA (2026)
Murrysville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Murrysville has a population of about 20,839. Median household income is $120,685 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.4% 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 Murrysville
The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Murrysville. Distances are calculated from Murrysville 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 Murrysville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
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Westmoreland County Community College
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Carnegie Mellon University
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University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Murrysville
Murrysville 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developer | $124,500 | Pittsburgh, PA | $131,468 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $98,550 | Pittsburgh, PA | $104,065 |
| Computer Network Architect | $123,410 | Pittsburgh, PA | $130,317 |
| Database Administrator | $102,070 | Pittsburgh, PA | $107,782 |
| Database Architect | $152,800 | Pittsburgh, PA | $161,352 |
| Information Security Analyst | $103,630 | Pittsburgh, PA | $109,430 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $78,820 | Pittsburgh, PA | $83,231 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $59,010 | Pittsburgh, PA | $62,313 |
| Web Developer | $82,560 | Pittsburgh, PA | $87,181 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $85,900 | Pittsburgh, PA | $90,707 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $159,090 | Pittsburgh, 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.
Murrysville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,839 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $120,685 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 56.4% | 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 County | 460 workers, 90 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Murrysville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Monroeville, PA – 5.7 mi away (27,953 pop)
- Plum, PA – 6.3 mi away (27,399 pop)
- Pittsburgh, PA – 16.9 mi away (1,722,206 pop)
- Bethel Park, PA – 21.7 mi away (31,911 pop)
- Monessen, PA – 23.6 mi away (63,467 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Murrysville, PA?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Murrysville. The closest is Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA (10.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus (15.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Murrysville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Murrysville 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 Monroeville instead of Murrysville?
Monroeville, PA is 5.7 miles from Murrysville 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 Murrysville an affordable place to study computer science?
Murrysville’s median household income of $120,685 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murrysville 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.
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