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

Scranton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $52,673 per year for indexed programs. Scranton has a population of about 76,074. Median household income is $49,531 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,700 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Scranton

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Scranton. Distances are calculated from Scranton city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Scranton

Scranton is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

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.

Scranton at a Glance

Other Scranton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Wilkes-Barre, PA – 15.4 mi away (40,569 pop)
• Mount Pocono, PA – 25.2 mi away (23,308 pop)
• Hazleton, PA – 35.2 mi away (55,301 pop)
• East Stroudsburg, PA – 37.6 mi away (56,230 pop)
• Bloomsburg, PA – 49.6 mi away (52,637 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Scranton. The closest is Lackawanna College in Scranton, PA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (38.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Scranton?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Scranton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,700), Database Architect ($120,890), Software Developer ($119,960). 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 Wilkes-Barre instead of Scranton?

Wilkes-Barre, PA is 15.4 miles from Scranton 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 Scranton an affordable place to study computer science?

Scranton’s median household income of $49,531 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scranton 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.