Norristown, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $11,850 to $28,997 per year for indexed programs. Norristown has a population of about 35,782. Median household income is $65,058 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.7% 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 Norristown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Norristown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Norristown 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 Norristown.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
74%
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,015
Avg net price
$27,970/yr
TuitionIn‑state$39,870
Out‑of‑state$39,870
Key stats- Retention rate: 64%
- Programs offered: 26
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,145
Avg net price
$27,483/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 78%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$86,881
Avg net price
$29,689/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 66
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,416
Avg net price
$19,409/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 72%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,435
Avg net price
$18,071/yr
TuitionIn‑state$15,268
Out‑of‑state$25,664
Key stats- Retention rate: 77%
- Programs offered: 18
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$63,727
Avg net price
$28,198/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 104
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$75,701
Avg net price
$24,258/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 82%
- Programs offered: 32
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$84,648
Avg net price
$38,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 92
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania computer science page.
Computer Science Wages Near Norristown
Norristown 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $133,040 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $129,669 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $105,050 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $102,388 |
| Computer Network Architect | $138,850 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $135,331 |
| Database Administrator | $104,930 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $102,271 |
| Database Architect | $163,590 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $159,444 |
| Information Security Analyst | $132,560 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $129,201 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $81,230 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $79,172 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $62,210 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $60,634 |
| Web Developer | $94,570 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $92,173 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $104,840 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $102,183 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $173,470 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $169,074 |
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.
Norristown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 35,782 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $65,058 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.7% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 102.6 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
| Computer Science-related employment in Montgomery County | 9,250 workers, 802 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Other Norristown-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Philadelphia, PA – 13.5 mi away (5,591,554 pop)
- Camden, NJ – 17.8 mi away (74,420 pop)
- Pottstown, PA – 18.4 mi away (109,052 pop)
- Chester, PA – 19.2 mi away (33,988 pop)
- Wilmington, DE – 28.6 mi away (71,442 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Norristown, PA?
Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Norristown 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 Norristown?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Norristown 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 Philadelphia instead of Norristown?
Philadelphia, PA is 13.5 miles from Norristown 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 Norristown an affordable place to study computer science?
Norristown’s median household income of $65,058 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Norristown 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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