Best Online Computer Science Programs in Little Elm, TX (2026)

Little Elm, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Little Elm has a population of about 51,426. Median household income is $116,036 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 40.6% 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 Little Elm

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Little Elm

Little Elm 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.

Little Elm at a Glance

Other Little Elm-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• The Colony, TX – 6.2 mi away (42,408 pop)
• Frisco, TX – 6.4 mi away (163,656 pop)
• Corinth, TX – 8.5 mi away (21,078 pop)
• Lewisville, TX – 9.8 mi away (104,659 pop)
• Denton, TX – 12.6 mi away (432,200 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Little Elm, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Little Elm. The closest is University of North Texas in Denton, TX (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is DeVry University-Texas (18.3 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near Little Elm?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Little Elm 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 The Colony instead of Little Elm?

The Colony, TX is 6.2 miles from Little Elm 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 Little Elm an affordable place to study computer science?

Little Elm’s median household income of $116,036 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Little Elm 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.