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

Hendersonville, Tennessee has a population of about 62,390. The city’s median household income is $91,503 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hendersonville, with tuition ranging from $4,498 to $17,698 per year for indexed programs. In the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Hendersonville

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Hendersonville

Hendersonville is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin, TN metro area (BLS area code 34980). 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.

Hendersonville at a Glance

Other Hendersonville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Gallatin, TN – 8.8 mi away (35,734 pop)
• Mount Juliet, TN – 8.8 mi away (33,263 pop)
• Nashville, TN – 13.9 mi away (1,065,078 pop)
• Lebanon, TN – 15.8 mi away (33,068 pop)
• La Vergne, TN – 19.9 mi away (35,071 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 30 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Hendersonville. The closest is Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN (14.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Hartsville (26.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Hendersonville are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,360), Database Architect ($130,640), Software Developer ($127,150). 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 Gallatin instead of Hendersonville?

Gallatin, TN is 8.8 miles from Hendersonville 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 Hendersonville an affordable place to study computer science?

Hendersonville’s median household income of $91,503 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Hendersonville 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.