Best Computer Science Schools Near Germantown, TN (2026)

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

Germantown, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $48,038 per year for indexed programs. Germantown has a population of about 40,812. Median household income is $144,799 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $161,790 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Germantown

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Germantown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Germantown 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 Germantown. 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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#1

Strayer University-Tennessee

Memphis, TN 6.7 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
31.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
Avg net price $11,645/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 9.1 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 11.8 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,478
Avg net price $9,854/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Rhodes College

Memphis, TN 12.8 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
64.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,651
Avg net price $28,585/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Le Moyne-Owen College

Memphis, TN 14.4 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
24.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,594
Avg net price $7,099/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 53%
  • Programs offered: 16

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Union University

Jackson, TN 66.3 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,990
Avg net price $27,171/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 80

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Lane College

Jackson, TN 66.6 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
31.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $31,670
Avg net price $10,904/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Freed-Hardeman University

Henderson, TN 69.1 miles from Germantown
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,485
Avg net price $21,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Germantown

Germantown is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). 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 $125,580 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $136,204
Computer Systems Analyst $100,640 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $109,154
Computer Network Architect $126,400 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $137,093
Database Administrator $92,680 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $100,521
Database Architect $124,080 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $134,577
Information Security Analyst $97,370 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $105,607
Computer Network Support Specialist $70,720 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $76,703
Computer User Support Specialist $59,460 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $64,490
Web Developer $79,690 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $86,432
Web and Digital Interface Designer $62,460 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $67,744
Computer and Information Systems Manager $161,790 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $175,477

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.

Germantown at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,812 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $144,799 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 71.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.2 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Shelby County 2,865 workers, 673 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Germantown. The closest is Strayer University-Tennessee in Memphis, TN (6.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Rhodes College (12.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Germantown are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($161,790), Computer Network Architect ($126,400), Software Developer ($125,580). 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 Collierville instead of Germantown?

Collierville, TN is 5.3 miles from Germantown 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 Germantown an affordable place to study computer science?

Germantown’s median household income of $144,799 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Germantown 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 Germantown

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Germantown:

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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