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

Murphy, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Murphy has a population of about 21,001. Median household income is $165,109 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 56.9% 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 Murphy

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Murphy

Murphy 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.

Murphy at a Glance

Other Murphy-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Sachse, TX – 3.7 mi away (25,039 pop)
• Wylie, TX – 5.5 mi away (47,701 pop)
• Richardson, TX – 6.6 mi away (113,347 pop)
• Allen, TX – 7.2 mi away (99,179 pop)
• Garland, TX – 7.6 mi away (234,943 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Murphy. The closest is The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX (8.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is MediaTech Institute-Dallas (18.2 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

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

Sachse, TX is 3.7 miles from Murphy 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 Murphy an affordable place to study computer science?

Murphy’s median household income of $165,109 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Murphy 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.