Best Online Computer Science Programs in College Station, TX (2026)

College Station, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. College Station has a population of about 122,280. Median household income is $51,776 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 57.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Texas, the top-earning computer science-related role is Database Architect at a median $151,370 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to College Station

The 5 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 5 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near College Station. Distances are calculated from College Station city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near College Station

College Station is part of the College Station-Bryan, TX metro area (BLS area code 17780). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas 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.

College Station at a Glance

Other College Station-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Bryan, TX – 7.0 mi away (83,260 pop)
• Huntsville, TX – 44.8 mi away (39,476 pop)
• Conroe, TX – 52.5 mi away (82,286 pop)
• Temple, TX – 74.2 mi away (100,641 pop)
• Hutto, TX – 74.8 mi away (23,832 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near College Station, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near College Station. The closest is Blinn College District in Brenham, TX (30.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of St Thomas (79.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near College Station?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near College Station are: Database Architect ($151,370), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($135,540), Computer Network Architect ($125,340). 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 Bryan instead of College Station?

Bryan, TX is 7.0 miles from College Station 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 College Station an affordable place to study computer science?

College Station’s median household income of $51,776 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in College Station 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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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.