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

Southlake, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Southlake has a population of about 31,044. Median household income is $250,001 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 74.7% 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 Southlake

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Southlake, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Southlake 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 Southlake. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

DeVry University-Texas

Irving, TX 9.2 miles from Southlake BOC Score 25.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 26%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,987
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Strayer University-Texas

Farmers Branch, TX 13.4 miles from Southlake BOC Score 18.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,092
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 37%
  • Programs offered: 18

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Dallas

Irving, TX 15.1 miles from Southlake BOC Score 65.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,285
Avg net price $22,610/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 15

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Parker University

Dallas, TX 15.9 miles from Southlake BOC Score 43.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,091
Avg net price $29,135/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of North Texas

Denton, TX 17.6 miles from Southlake BOC Score 65.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,010
Avg net price $15,649/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Dallas Baptist University

Dallas, TX 20.6 miles from Southlake BOC Score 43.0
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,807
Avg net price $28,516/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 64%
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Southern Methodist University

Dallas, TX 22.5 miles from Southlake BOC Score 73.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 63%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,354
Avg net price $40,892/yr
Tuition
In‑state$67,040
Out‑of‑state$67,040
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, TX 23.3 miles from Southlake BOC Score 78.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,227
Avg net price $18,267/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 25

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Computer Science Wages Near Southlake

Southlake 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.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$133,290Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$129,282
Computer Systems Analyst$122,520Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$118,836
Computer Network Architect$137,900Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$133,754
Database Administrator$122,390Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$118,710
Database Architect$154,770Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$150,116
Information Security Analyst$133,610Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$129,593
Computer Network Support Specialist$75,930Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$73,647
Computer User Support Specialist$60,710Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$58,885
Web Developer$96,740Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$93,831
Web and Digital Interface Designer$104,150Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$101,018
Computer and Information Systems Manager$173,810Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX$168,584

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.


Southlake at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,044Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$250,001Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+74.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Tarrant County12,725 workers, 1,310 establishmentsBLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Accredited schools offering computer science programs near Southlake are listed on this page, ranked by BOC Score and distance from the city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS and College Scorecard data on every site update, so it stays current as programs open and close.

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

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

Colleyville, TX is 4.4 miles from Southlake 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 Southlake an affordable place to study computer science?

Southlake’s median household income of $250,001 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southlake 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 Southlake

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

Data verified: July 23, 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.