Best Computer Science Schools Near Austin, TX (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Austin, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $2,550 to $66,719 per year for indexed programs. Austin has a population of about 967,862. Median household income is $91,461 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 58.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $176,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Austin

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Austin, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Austin city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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 Austin. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

The University of Texas at Austin

Austin, TX 1.7 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
84.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,121
Avg net price $19,857/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Austin Community College District

Austin, TX 2.9 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
49.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 19%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $43,177
Avg net price $6,390/yr
Tuition
In‑state$2,550
Out‑of‑state$10,590
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 127

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Huston-Tillotson University

Austin, TX 3.3 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
32.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,937
Avg net price $19,719/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 54%
  • Programs offered: 13

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saint Edward's University

Austin, TX 5.1 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 81%
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,826
Avg net price $25,578/yr
Tuition
In‑state$51,384
Out‑of‑state$51,384
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Careers Institute-Austin

Austin, TX 5.6 miles from Austin
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
28.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 37%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,035
Avg net price $25,660/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Concordia University Texas

Austin, TX 9.4 miles from Austin
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
42.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 91%
Graduation rate 42%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,883
Avg net price $23,131/yr
Tuition
In‑state$23,500
Out‑of‑state$23,500
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Austin

Austin is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area (BLS area code 12420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $134,120 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $136,718
Computer Systems Analyst $104,590 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $106,616
Computer Network Architect $133,710 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $136,300
Database Administrator $123,830 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $126,228
Database Architect $139,960 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $142,671
Information Security Analyst $134,100 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $136,697
Computer Network Support Specialist $64,360 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $65,607
Computer User Support Specialist $61,990 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $63,191
Web Developer $84,960 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $86,606
Web and Digital Interface Designer $119,950 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $122,273
Computer and Information Systems Manager $176,990 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $180,418

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.

Austin at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 967,862 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $91,461 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 58.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Travis County 48,360 workers, 3,753 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Austin, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Austin. The closest is The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX (1.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Edward’s University (5.1 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Austin are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($176,990), Database Architect ($139,960), Software Developer ($134,120). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Texas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pflugerville instead of Austin?

Pflugerville, TX is 13.7 miles from Austin 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 Austin an affordable place to study computer science?

Austin’s median household income of $91,461 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Austin while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Texas 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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Other Programs Available in Austin

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Austin:

Data verified: September 6, 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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