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

Pearland, Texas has a population of about 125,983. The city’s median household income is $112,470 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pearland. In the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $167,630 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Pearland

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 23 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Pearland. Distances are calculated from Pearland city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Pearland

Pearland is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area (BLS area code 26420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Texas statewide.

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.

Pearland at a Glance

Other Pearland-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Friendswood, TX – 8.0 mi away (39,396 pop)
• Alvin, TX – 12.3 mi away (26,164 pop)
• Pasadena, TX – 12.3 mi away (153,351 pop)
• Missouri City, TX – 13.1 mi away (74,561 pop)
• League City, TX – 13.6 mi away (102,010 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 23 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pearland. The closest is University of Houston in Houston, TX (11.3 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Houston Christian University (15.0 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Pearland are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($167,630), Database Architect ($128,650), Software Developer ($127,940). 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 Friendswood instead of Pearland?

Friendswood, TX is 8.0 miles from Pearland 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 Pearland an affordable place to study computer science?

Pearland’s median household income of $112,470 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pearland 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Texas
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

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.