Best Online Computer Science Programs in Newport, RI (2026)

Newport, Rhode Island has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Newport has a population of about 25,029. Median household income is $83,562 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 55.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $171,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Newport

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Newport

Newport is part of the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area (BLS area code 39300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Rhode Island 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.

Newport at a Glance

Other Newport-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Warwick, RI – 16.7 mi away (81,579 pop)
• Fall River, MA – 19.7 mi away (88,930 pop)
• Cranston, RI – 21.5 mi away (81,034 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 22.6 mi away (47,337 pop)
• New Bedford, MA – 23.5 mi away (149,390 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Newport, RI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Newport. The closest is University of Rhode Island in Kingston, RI (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bristol Community College (19.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Newport are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($171,220), Database Architect ($142,070), Computer Network Architect ($131,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Rhode Island statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Warwick instead of Newport?

Warwick, RI is 16.7 miles from Newport 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 Newport an affordable place to study computer science?

Newport’s median household income of $83,562 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Rhode Island 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.