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

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Shelbyville, Tennessee has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Shelbyville has a population of about 24,125. Median household income is $52,290 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $158,700 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Shelbyville

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Shelbyville. Distances are calculated from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Shelbyville

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Software Developer	$122,430
Computer Systems Analyst	$95,630
Computer Network Architect	$123,860
Database Administrator	$115,500
Database Architect	$115,170
Information Security Analyst	$115,430
Computer Network Support Specialist	$77,640
Computer User Support Specialist	$55,990
Web Developer	$74,760
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$63,510
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$158,700

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.

Shelbyville at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	24,125	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$52,290	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	11.6%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Bedford County	42 workers, 16 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Shelbyville-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Murfreesboro, TN – 24.4 mi away (161,634 pop)
Spring Hill, TN – 30.9 mi away (40,552 pop)
Smyrna, TN – 33.0 mi away (48,596 pop)
Columbia, TN – 34.6 mi away (37,845 pop)
La Vergne, TN – 36.5 mi away (35,071 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Shelbyville. The closest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Pulaski in Pulaski, TN (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Trevecca Nazarene University (43.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Tennessee?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Tennessee are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($158,700), Computer Network Architect ($123,860), Software Developer ($122,430). Wages for Shelbyville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Murfreesboro instead of Shelbyville?

Murfreesboro, TN is 24.4 miles from Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville an affordable place to study computer science?

Shelbyville’s median household income of $52,290 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shelbyville 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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