Milligan University
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Best Online Computer Science Programs in Johnson City, TN (2026)
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 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Johnson City. Distances are calculated from Johnson City city center.
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.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton
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Virginia Highlands Community College
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Montreat College
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Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown
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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 |
Other Johnson City-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs
- Kingsport, TN – 15.5 mi away (116,745 pop)
- Bristol, TN – 17.6 mi away (70,560 pop)
- Greeneville, TN – 27.2 mi away (23,953 pop)
- Boone, NC – 40.7 mi away (25,039 pop)
- Morristown, TN – 52.1 mi away (60,098 pop)
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 Milligan University in Milligan, TN (5.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (51.9 miles). 4 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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Data verified: June 11, 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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