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

Kingsport, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Kingsport has a population of about 55,807. Median household income is $50,436 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,420 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Kingsport

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 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 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.

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 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Kingsport. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton in Elizabethton, TN (20.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown (47.2 miles). 4 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 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Kingsport are: Computer Network Architect ($131,420), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($130,830), Software Developer ($115,310). 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.

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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.