Best Computer Science Schools Near Pharr, TX (2026)

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

Pharr, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Pharr has a population of about 79,809. Median household income is $49,884 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.5% 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 Pharr

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

Pharr, TX 3.0 miles from Pharr
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $27,035
Avg net price $21,833/yr
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  • Programs offered: 10

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Pharr

Pharr is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area (BLS area code 32580). 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 $116,120 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $135,180
Computer Systems Analyst $80,620 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $93,853
Computer Network Architect $97,930 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $114,005
Database Administrator $82,890 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $96,496
Database Architect $151,370 TX statewide $176,217
Information Security Analyst $78,200 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $91,036
Computer Network Support Specialist $55,130 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $64,179
Computer User Support Specialist $50,460 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $58,743
Web Developer $56,070 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $65,274
Web and Digital Interface Designer $51,330 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $59,756
Computer and Information Systems Manager $133,750 McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $155,704

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.

Pharr at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 79,809 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,884 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 17.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 85.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Hidalgo County 377 workers, 94 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Pharr. The closest is Southern Careers Institute-Pharr in Pharr, TX (3.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Texas Southmost College (47.2 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Pharr are: Database Architect ($151,370), Computer and Information Systems Manager ($133,750), Software Developer ($116,120). 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 Juan instead of Pharr?

San Juan, TX is 2.8 miles from Pharr 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 Pharr an affordable place to study computer science?

Pharr’s median household income of $49,884 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pharr 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 Pharr

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

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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