Best Computer Science Schools Near Cleveland, TN (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Cleveland, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,772 to $17,756 per year for indexed programs. Cleveland has a population of about 48,185. Median household income is $55,904 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, TN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $125,380 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Cleveland

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Cleveland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cleveland city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Cleveland. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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Lee University

Cleveland, TN 1.1 miles from Cleveland
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
48.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,222
Avg net price $18,878/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Cleveland

Cleveland is part of the Cleveland, TN metro area (BLS area code 17420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $102,600 Cleveland, TN $116,459
Computer Systems Analyst $78,190 Cleveland, TN $88,751
Computer Network Architect $123,860 TN statewide $140,590
Database Administrator $115,500 TN statewide $131,101
Database Architect $115,170 TN statewide $130,726
Information Security Analyst $115,430 TN statewide $131,022
Computer Network Support Specialist $77,640 TN statewide $88,127
Computer User Support Specialist $48,670 Cleveland, TN $55,244
Web Developer $74,760 TN statewide $84,858
Web and Digital Interface Designer $63,510 TN statewide $72,089
Computer and Information Systems Manager $125,380 Cleveland, TN $142,316

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.

Cleveland at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 48,185 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,904 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 31.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Bradley County 162 workers, 41 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Cleveland. The closest is Lee University in Cleveland, TN (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (26.0 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Cleveland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($125,380), Computer Network Architect ($123,860), Database Administrator ($115,500). 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 Chattanooga instead of Cleveland?

Chattanooga, TN is 22.8 miles from Cleveland 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 Cleveland an affordable place to study computer science?

Cleveland’s median household income of $55,904 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cleveland 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.

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Other Programs Available in Cleveland

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Data verified: September 6, 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.

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