Best Computer Science Schools Near Dallas, TX (2026)

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

Dallas, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $67,040 to $85,606 per year for indexed programs. Dallas has a population of about 1,299,553. Median household income is $67,760 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $173,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Dallas

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Dallas, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Dallas 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 Dallas. 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

Dallas College

Dallas, TX 2.5 miles from Dallas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 23%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,714
Avg net price $3,214/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 90

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 3.6 miles from Dallas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 105

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

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#3

Peloton College

Dallas, TX 7.1 miles from Dallas
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
53.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,559
Avg net price $17,046/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 3

Source:Accreditor: Council on Occupational EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Parker University

Dallas, TX 9.5 miles from Dallas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 12.0 miles from Dallas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Dallas

Dallas is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area (BLS area code 19100). 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 $133,290 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $129,282
Computer Systems Analyst $122,520 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $118,836
Computer Network Architect $137,900 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $133,754
Database Administrator $122,390 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $118,710
Database Architect $154,770 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $150,116
Information Security Analyst $133,610 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $129,593
Computer Network Support Specialist $75,930 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $73,647
Computer User Support Specialist $60,710 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,885
Web Developer $96,740 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $93,831
Web and Digital Interface Designer $104,150 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $101,018
Computer and Information Systems Manager $173,810 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $168,584

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.

Dallas at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 1,299,553 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $67,760 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 37.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Dallas County 59,655 workers, 3,998 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Dallas. The closest is Dallas College in Dallas, TX (2.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Dallas (9.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Dallas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($173,810), Database Architect ($154,770), Computer Network Architect ($137,900). 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 University Park instead of Dallas?

University Park, TX is 4.2 miles from Dallas 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 Dallas an affordable place to study computer science?

Dallas’s median household income of $67,760 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dallas 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 Dallas

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

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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