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

Plano, Texas has a population of about 287,339. The city’s median household income is $108,649 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 59.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Plano. 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 $169,860 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Plano

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 36 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Plano. Distances are calculated from Plano city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Plano

Plano 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 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.

Plano at a Glance

Other Plano-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Richardson, TX – 5.9 mi away (113,347 pop)
• Allen, TX – 5.9 mi away (99,179 pop)
• Murphy, TX – 8.3 mi away (20,482 pop)
• Frisco, TX – 8.4 mi away (163,656 pop)
• The Colony, TX – 9.1 mi away (42,408 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 36 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Plano. The closest is The University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX (4.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Dallas College (19.8 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Plano are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($169,860), Database Architect ($135,730), Computer Network Architect ($132,420). 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 Richardson instead of Plano?

Richardson, TX is 5.9 miles from Plano 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 Plano an affordable place to study computer science?

Plano’s median household income of $108,649 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Plano 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.