Sevierville, Tennessee has a population of about 18,105. The city’s median household income is $55,106 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 40 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sevierville, with tuition ranging from $4,532 to $19,057 per year for indexed programs. In Tennessee, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $149,990 annually (BLS, May 2024).
The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 40 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Sevierville. Distances are calculated from Sevierville city center.
| School | City | Distance | Tuition | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | 16.9 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | 20.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | 22.7 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| South College | Knoxville, TN | 23.3 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Maryville College | Maryville, TN | 24.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Morristown | Morristown, TN | 26.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Pellissippi State Community College | Knoxville, TN | 33.8 mi | $4,576 - $17,776 | – |
| Western Carolina University | Cullowhee, NC | 45.3 mi | $4,532 - $19,057 | – |
| Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro | Jacksboro, TN | 46.6 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
| Lincoln Memorial University | Harrogate, TN | 48.1 mi | Contact school for pricing | – |
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Tennessee schools on the Tennessee computer science page.
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $117,340 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $82,430 |
| Computer Network Architect | $115,930 |
| Database Administrator | $101,640 |
| Database Architect | $128,440 |
| Information Security Analyst | $100,990 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $68,200 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $54,420 |
| Web Developer | $74,950 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designer | $61,590 |
| Computer and Information Systems Manager | $149,990 |
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.
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 18,105 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $55,106 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Computer Science-related employment in Sevier County | 69 workers, 42 establishments | BLS QCEW 2024 annual |
Our directory has 40 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Sevierville. The closest is Carson-Newman University in Jefferson City, TN (16.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Lincoln Memorial University (48.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Tennessee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($149,990), Database Architect ($128,440), Software Developer ($117,340). Wages for Sevierville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Knoxville, TN is 22.1 miles from Sevierville 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.
Sevierville’s median household income of $55,106 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sevierville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
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.
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.
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