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

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

#1

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Schuylkill

Schuylkill Haven, PA 3.9 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 40.8
  • 4 year
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,659/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 25.8 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 56.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,416
Avg net price $15,699/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 45

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Berks

Reading, PA 28.0 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 37.0
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 99%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $24,356/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley

Center Valley, PA 43.1 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 42.7
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 97%
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $18,220/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,208
Out‑of‑state$25,392
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 10

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg

Middletown, PA 43.3 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 41.3
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 28%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $23,330/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,972
Out‑of‑state$26,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Moravian University

Bethlehem, PA 43.5 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 62.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,860
Avg net price $30,670/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 22

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

Harrisburg, PA 45.6 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 45.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,374
Avg net price $15,376/yr
Tuition
In‑state$24,400
Out‑of‑state$24,400
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Central Penn College

Summerdale, PA 45.8 miles from Pottsville BOC Score 47.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 18%
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,370
Avg net price $18,953/yr
Tuition
In‑state$19,854
Out‑of‑state$19,854
Contact
Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 27

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Pottsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Software Developer$126,550
Computer Systems Analyst$98,550
Computer Network Architect$131,840
Database Administrator$100,110
Database ArchitectN/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

MetricValueSource
Population13,374Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$53,465Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Schuylkill County116 workers, 14 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pottsville 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 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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Other Programs Available in Pottsville

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

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.