Best Computer Science Schools Near Jackson, TN (2026)

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

Jackson, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Jackson has a population of about 68,098. Median household income is $51,552 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, TN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $130,280 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Jackson

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

Union University

Jackson, TN 2.1 miles from Jackson
  • 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

#2

Lane College

Jackson, TN 2.4 miles from Jackson
  • 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
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 45%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jackson

Jackson, TN 5.7 miles from Jackson
  • 2 year
66.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $38,383
Avg net price $8,472/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Jackson

Jackson is part of the Jackson, TN metro area (BLS area code 27180). 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 $96,540 Jackson, TN $112,912
Computer Systems Analyst $77,790 Jackson, TN $90,982
Computer Network Architect $110,570 Jackson, TN $129,322
Database Administrator $115,500 TN statewide $135,088
Database Architect $115,170 TN statewide $134,702
Information Security Analyst $115,430 TN statewide $135,006
Computer Network Support Specialist $60,010 Jackson, TN $70,187
Computer User Support Specialist $48,530 Jackson, TN $56,760
Web Developer $74,760 TN statewide $87,439
Web and Digital Interface Designer $63,510 TN statewide $74,281
Computer and Information Systems Manager $130,280 Jackson, TN $152,374

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.

Jackson at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 68,098 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $51,552 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Madison County 72 workers, 41 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Jackson. The closest is Union University in Jackson, TN (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-McKenzie (38.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Jackson are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($130,280), Database Administrator ($115,500), Information Security Analyst ($115,430). 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 Dyersburg instead of Jackson?

Dyersburg, TN is 40.7 miles from Jackson 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 Jackson an affordable place to study computer science?

Jackson’s median household income of $51,552 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Jackson 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 Jackson

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

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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