Best Computer Science Schools Near Johnson City, TN (2026)

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

Johnson City, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Johnson City has a population of about 71,455. Median household income is $55,429 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Johnson City, TN metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $128,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Johnson City

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

Johnson City, TN 2.8 miles from Johnson City
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Johnson City

Johnson City is part of the Johnson City, TN metro area (BLS area code 27740). 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 $103,320 Johnson City, TN $117,543
Computer Systems Analyst $72,000 Johnson City, TN $81,911
Computer Network Architect $96,250 Johnson City, TN $109,499
Database Administrator $115,500 TN statewide $131,399
Database Architect $115,170 TN statewide $131,024
Information Security Analyst $115,430 TN statewide $131,320
Computer Network Support Specialist $52,030 Johnson City, TN $59,192
Computer User Support Specialist $46,510 Johnson City, TN $52,912
Web Developer $74,760 TN statewide $85,051
Web and Digital Interface Designer $63,510 TN statewide $72,253
Computer and Information Systems Manager $128,530 Johnson City, TN $146,223

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.

Johnson City at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 71,455 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,429 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 87.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Washington County 407 workers, 90 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Johnson City, TN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Johnson City. The closest is East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN (2.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Virginia Highlands Community College (32.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Johnson City?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Johnson City are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($128,530), 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 Kingsport instead of Johnson City?

Kingsport, TN is 15.5 miles from Johnson City 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 Johnson City an affordable place to study computer science?

Johnson City’s median household income of $55,429 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Johnson City 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 Johnson City

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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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