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

Williamsport, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $6,450 to $32,595 per year for indexed programs. Williamsport has a population of about 27,629. Median household income is $49,363 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,840 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Williamsport

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

#1

Pennsylvania College of Technology

Williamsport, PA 0.6 miles from Williamsport BOC Score71.8
Published tuition$17,940 - $32,595
Online programsYes

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#2

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA 34.4 miles from Williamsport BOC Score56.2
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#3

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 52.3 miles from Williamsport BOC Score62.4
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#4

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 52.3 miles from Williamsport BOC Score47.3
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#5

Luzerne County Community College

Nanticoke, PA 54.5 miles from Williamsport BOC Score43.0
Published tuition$6,450 - $15,810
Online programsYes

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


Computer Science Wages Near Williamsport

Williamsport is part of the Williamsport, PA metro area (BLS area code 48700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$93,960Williamsport, PA$101,798
Computer Systems Analyst$94,360Williamsport, PA$102,232
Computer Network Architect$131,840PA statewide$142,839
Database Administrator$100,110PA statewide$108,462
Database ArchitectN/APA statewide
Information Security Analyst$117,770PA statewide$127,595
Computer Network Support Specialist$78,310PA statewide$84,843
Computer User Support Specialist$50,770Williamsport, PA$55,005
Web Developer$86,380PA statewide$93,586
Web and Digital Interface Designer$104,160PA statewide$112,849
Computer and Information Systems Manager$121,760Williamsport, PA$131,918

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.


Williamsport at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population27,629Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$49,363Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Lycoming County115 workers, 20 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Williamsport. The closest is Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport, PA (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Luzerne County Community College (54.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Williamsport are: Computer Network Architect ($131,840), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($121,760), Information Security Analyst ($117,770). 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 Milton instead of Williamsport?

Milton, PA is 18.7 miles from Williamsport 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 Williamsport an affordable place to study computer science?

Williamsport’s median household income of $49,363 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Williamsport 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 Williamsport

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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.