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

Woonsocket, Rhode Island has a population of about 43,074. The city’s median household income is $58,614 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 105 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Woonsocket, with tuition ranging from $54,500 to $76,819 per year for indexed programs. In the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $165,030 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Woonsocket

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 105 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Woonsocket. Distances are calculated from Woonsocket city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Woonsocket

Woonsocket 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 2024 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.

Woonsocket at a Glance

Other Woonsocket-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Pawtucket, RI – 10.9 mi away (71,427 pop)
• Attleboro, MA – 11.6 mi away (44,434 pop)
• Providence, RI – 13.0 mi away (1,198,789 pop)
• East Providence, RI – 15.3 mi away (47,337 pop)
• Cranston, RI – 16.3 mi away (81,034 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 105 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Woonsocket. The closest is Lincoln Technical Institute-Lincoln in Lincoln, RI (4.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Stonehill College (21.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Woonsocket are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($165,030), Database Architect ($147,370), Software Developer ($132,010). 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 Pawtucket instead of Woonsocket?

Pawtucket, RI is 10.9 miles from Woonsocket 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 Woonsocket an affordable place to study computer science?

Woonsocket’s median household income of $58,614 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Woonsocket 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Rhode Island
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.