Best Online Computer Science Programs in Bristol, TN (2026)

Bristol, Tennessee has a population of about 27,490. The city’s median household income is $55,007 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bristol, with tuition ranging from $4,901 to $15,885 per year for indexed programs. In the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Bristol

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 30 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Bristol. Distances are calculated from Bristol city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Bristol

Bristol is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area (BLS area code 28700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee 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.

Bristol at a Glance

Other Bristol-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Johnson City, TN – 17.6 mi away (127,134 pop)
• Kingsport, TN – 18.5 mi away (116,745 pop)
• Boone, NC – 38.7 mi away (25,039 pop)
• Greeneville, TN – 43.1 mi away (23,953 pop)
• Morristown, TN – 65.1 mi away (60,098 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Bristol, TN?

Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Bristol. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in Elizabethton, TN (13.4 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College (51.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Bristol are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,200), Database Architect ($128,440), Software Developer ($114,540). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Johnson City instead of Bristol?

Johnson City, TN is 17.6 miles from Bristol 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 Bristol an affordable place to study computer science?

Bristol’s median household income of $55,007 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bristol while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Tennessee
• 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.