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

Huntsville, Texas has a population of about 46,917. The city’s median household income is $45,401 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Huntsville. In Texas, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,320 annually (BLS, May 2024).


Closest Computer Science Schools to Huntsville

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 22 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Huntsville. Distances are calculated from Huntsville city center.

SchoolCityDistanceTuitionOnline
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX0.8 miContact school for pricing
Lone Star College SystemThe Woodlands, TX36.0 miContact school for pricing
Texas A & M University-College StationCollege Station, TX46.9 miContact school for pricing
Prairie View A & M UniversityPrairie View, TX49.6 miContact school for pricing
Angelina CollegeLufkin, TX63.2 miContact school for pricing
Blinn College DistrictBrenham, TX63.3 miContact school for pricing
University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX65.9 miContact school for pricing
Houston Community CollegeHouston, TX67.4 miContact school for pricing
University of St ThomasHouston, TX67.6 miContact school for pricing
Rice UniversityHouston, TX68.8 miContact school for pricing

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


Computer Science Wages Near Huntsville

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Texas, statewide)
Software Developer$130,500
Computer Systems Analyst$104,970
Computer Network Architect$129,110
Database Administrator$109,990
Database Architect$133,800
Information Security Analyst$124,970
Computer Network Support Specialist$64,440
Computer User Support Specialist$55,320
Web Developer$93,120
Web and Digital Interface Designer$89,630
Computer and Information Systems Manager$167,320

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.


Huntsville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population46,917Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,401Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+24.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Walker County32 workers, 10 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 22 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Huntsville. The closest is Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX (0.8 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Rice University (68.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Texas?

Based on BLS May 2024 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Texas are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,320), Database Architect ($133,800), Software Developer ($130,500). Wages for Huntsville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Conroe instead of Huntsville?

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

Huntsville’s median household income of $45,401 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Huntsville 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.