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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Pottsville, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Pottsville has a population of about 13,374. Median household income is $53,465 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% 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 Pottsville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Pottsville. Distances are calculated from Pottsville 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 Pottsville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Pottsville

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.

Pottsville at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	13,374	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$53,465	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Schuylkill County	116 workers, 14 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Pottsville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Shamokin, PA – 19.6 mi away (29,054 pop)
Hazleton, PA – 22.4 mi away (55,301 pop)
Bloomsburg, PA – 25.8 mi away (52,637 pop)
Lebanon, PA – 25.9 mi away (77,839 pop)
Reading, PA – 27.8 mi away (264,736 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pottsville. The closest is Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill in Schuylkill Haven, PA (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Miller-Motte College-Berks Technical Institute (26.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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 Pottsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Shamokin instead of Pottsville?

Shamokin, PA is 19.6 miles from Pottsville 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 Pottsville an affordable place to study computer science?

Pottsville’s median household income of $53,465 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pottsville 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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