Germantown, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,550 to $17,750 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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.
Graduation rate
14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$40,092
Avg net price
$11,645/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,920
Out‑of‑state$13,920
Key stats- Retention rate: 36%
- Programs offered: 17
Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher Education · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$48,458
Avg net price
$12,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 62
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,478
Avg net price
$9,854/yr
TuitionIn‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 29
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
27%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,594
Avg net price
$7,099/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 53%
- Programs offered: 10
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
36%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$35,933
Avg net price
$27,820/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 4
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,990
Avg net price
$27,171/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 37
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,485
Avg net price
$21,574/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 83%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$44,213
Avg net price
$10,701/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 75%
- Programs offered: 22
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
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 |
Other Germantown-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Collierville, TN – 5.3 mi away (49,177 pop)
- Olive Branch, MS – 9.2 mi away (36,699 pop)
- Bartlett, TN – 10.6 mi away (58,622 pop)
- Memphis, TN – 11.1 mi away (1,069,661 pop)
- Southaven, MS – 14.4 mi away (53,214 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited computer science schools are near Germantown, TN?
Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Germantown are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.
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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Data verified: July 23, 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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