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

Kingsport, Tennessee has a population of about 55,807. The city’s median household income is $50,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kingsport. In the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $135,200 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Kingsport

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 35 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Kingsport. Distances are calculated from Kingsport city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Kingsport

Kingsport is part of the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area (BLS area code 28700). 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.

Kingsport at a Glance

Other Kingsport-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Johnson City, TN – 15.5 mi away (127,134 pop)
• Bristol, TN – 18.5 mi away (70,560 pop)
• Greeneville, TN – 28.8 mi away (23,953 pop)
• Morristown, TN – 47.4 mi away (60,098 pop)
• Boone, NC – 53.4 mi away (25,039 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 35 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kingsport. The closest is East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, TN (18.2 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Mars Hill University (48.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Kingsport are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,200), Database Architect ($128,440), Software Developer ($114,540). 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 Johnson City instead of Kingsport?

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

Kingsport’s median household income of $50,436 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kingsport 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.