Best Online Computer Science Programs in University Park, TX (2026)

University Park, Texas has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. University Park has a population of about 25,104. Median household income is $250,001 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 90.4% 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 University Park

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near University Park

University Park 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.

University Park at a Glance

Other University Park-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Dallas, TX – 4.2 mi away (5,634,307 pop)
• Farmers Branch, TX – 7.3 mi away (34,988 pop)
• Richardson, TX – 9.7 mi away (113,347 pop)
• Irving, TX – 10.3 mi away (238,289 pop)
• Garland, TX – 10.3 mi away (234,943 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near University Park, TX?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near University Park. The closest is Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX (0.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Dallas (7.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near University Park?

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

Dallas, TX is 4.2 miles from University Park 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 University Park an affordable place to study computer science?

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