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

Dickinson, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $1,773 to $12,050 per year for indexed programs. Dickinson has a population of about 21,612. Median household income is $82,018 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. 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 $172,160 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Dickinson

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Dickinson

Dickinson 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.

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.

Dickinson at a Glance

Other Dickinson-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• League City, TX – 3.8 mi away (102,010 pop)
• Texas City, TX – 6.3 mi away (113,847 pop)
• Friendswood, TX – 9.3 mi away (39,396 pop)
• La Porte, TX – 14.9 mi away (35,086 pop)
• Alvin, TX – 14.9 mi away (26,164 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Dickinson. The closest is College of the Mainland in Texas City, TX (5.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Houston Community College (27.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Dickinson are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($172,160), Database Architect ($139,100), Software Developer ($129,440). 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 League City instead of Dickinson?

League City, TX is 3.8 miles from Dickinson 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 Dickinson an affordable place to study computer science?

Dickinson’s median household income of $82,018 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Dickinson 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.