Best Computer Science Schools Near Harlingen, TX (2026)

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

Harlingen, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Harlingen has a population of about 71,669. Median household income is $55,891 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% 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 Harlingen

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

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Edinburg, TX 30.5 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,620
Avg net price $4,831/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 98

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

South Texas College

McAllen, TX 34.5 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,788
Avg net price $1,751/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Kingsville, TX 92.9 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,450
Avg net price $12,090/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, TX 107.7 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,865
Avg net price $15,225/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 70

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Laredo College

Laredo, TX 144.5 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
38.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 33%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $33,934
Avg net price $5,798/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Houston-Victoria

Victoria, TX 186.7 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,467
Avg net price $8,109/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Texas A&M University-San Antonio

San Antonio, TX 221.0 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,338
Avg net price $11,196/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Palo Alto College

San Antonio, TX 222.5 miles from Harlingen
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,448
Avg net price $4,463/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Harlingen

Harlingen is part of the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX metro area (BLS area code 15180). 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 $106,990 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $124,407
Computer Systems Analyst $90,140 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $104,814
Computer Network Architect $133,310 TX statewide $155,012
Database Administrator $114,400 TX statewide $133,023
Database Architect $151,370 TX statewide $176,012
Information Security Analyst $97,210 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $113,035
Computer Network Support Specialist $55,740 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $64,814
Computer User Support Specialist $47,730 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $55,500
Web Developer $85,800 TX statewide $99,767
Web and Digital Interface Designer $102,650 TX statewide $119,360
Computer and Information Systems Manager $137,880 Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $160,326

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.

Harlingen at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 71,669 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $55,891 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 86.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Cameron County 294 workers, 50 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Harlingen. The closest is Southern Careers Institute-Brownsville in Brownsville, TX (21.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Texas College (34.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Harlingen are: Database Architect ($151,370), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($137,880), Computer Network Architect ($133,310). 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 San Benito instead of Harlingen?

San Benito, TX is 5.4 miles from Harlingen 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 Harlingen an affordable place to study computer science?

Harlingen’s median household income of $55,891 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harlingen 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 Harlingen

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

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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