Best Online Computer Science Programs in Farmers Branch, TX (2026)

Farmers Branch, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Farmers Branch has a population of about 36,254. Median household income is $87,702 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 48.2% 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 Farmers Branch

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch 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.

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.

Farmers Branch at a Glance

Other Farmers Branch-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Carrollton, TX – 4.4 mi away (133,351 pop)
• Coppell, TX – 6.9 mi away (41,360 pop)
• Irving, TX – 7.1 mi away (238,289 pop)
• University Park, TX – 7.3 mi away (24,905 pop)
• Lewisville, TX – 10.1 mi away (104,659 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Farmers Branch, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Farmers Branch. The closest is MediaTech Institute-Dallas in Dallas, TX (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Texas (6.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Farmers Branch?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Farmers Branch 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 Carrollton instead of Farmers Branch?

Carrollton, TX is 4.4 miles from Farmers Branch 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 Farmers Branch an affordable place to study computer science?

Farmers Branch’s median household income of $87,702 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farmers Branch 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.