Best Online Computer Science Programs in Conroe, TX (2026)

Conroe, Texas has a population of about 96,976. The city’s median household income is $75,245 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Conroe. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Conroe

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 24 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Conroe. Distances are calculated from Conroe city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX9.0 miContact school for pricing
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX27.8 miContact school for pricing
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX34.7 miContact school for pricing
University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX38.7 miContact school for pricing
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX40.1 miContact school for pricing
University of St ThomasHouston, TX40.4 miContact school for pricing
Rice UniversityHouston, TX41.6 miContact school for pricing
Texas Southern UniversityHouston, TX41.7 miContact school for pricing
University of HoustonHouston, TX41.9 miContact school for pricing
Houston Christian UniversityHouston, TX43.2 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near Conroe

Conroe is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$127,940Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$129,757
Computer Systems Analyst$114,260Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$115,882
Computer Network Architect$127,730Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$129,544
Database Administrator$111,390Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$112,972
Database Architect$128,650Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$130,477
Information Security Analyst$120,170Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$121,876
Computer Network Support Specialist$65,840Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$66,775
Computer User Support Specialist$57,060Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$57,870
Web Developer$95,760Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$97,120
Web and Digital Interface Designer$82,710Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$83,884
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,630Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$170,010

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.


Conroe at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population96,976Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$75,245Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Montgomery County2,131 workers, 466 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 24 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Conroe. The closest is Lone Star College System in The Woodlands, TX (9.0 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Houston Christian University (43.2 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Conroe are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,630), Database Architect ($128,650), Software Developer ($127,940). 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 Huntsville instead of Conroe?

Huntsville, TX is 27.2 miles from Conroe 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 Conroe an affordable place to study computer science?

Conroe’s median household income of $75,245 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Conroe 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.


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.