Best Online Computer Science Programs in Layton, UT (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Layton, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Layton has a population of about 82,512. Median household income is $99,188 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Ogden, UT metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $162,710 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Layton

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

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 Layton. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Layton

Layton is part of the Ogden, UT metro area (BLS area code 36260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer	$109,880	Ogden, UT	$109,551
Computer Systems Analyst	$104,050	Ogden, UT	$103,739
Computer Network Architect	$108,250	Ogden, UT	$107,926
Database Administrator	$108,600	Ogden, UT	$108,275
Database Architect	$137,870	Ogden, UT	$137,458
Information Security Analyst	$87,960	Ogden, UT	$87,697
Computer Network Support Specialist	$60,630	Ogden, UT	$60,449
Computer User Support Specialist	$60,260	Ogden, UT	$60,080
Web Developer	$64,880	Ogden, UT	$64,686
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$92,800	Ogden, UT	$92,522
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$162,710	Ogden, UT	$162,223

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.

Layton at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	82,512	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$99,188	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	36.0%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	100.3 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Davis County	1,700 workers, 280 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Layton-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Kaysville, UT – 3.4 mi away (31,243 pop)
Clearfield, UT – 3.7 mi away (30,855 pop)
Syracuse, UT – 5.7 mi away (28,407 pop)
Clinton, UT – 6.9 mi away (21,672 pop)
Farmington, UT – 7.0 mi away (23,140 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Layton, UT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Layton. The closest is Davis Technical College in Kaysville, UT (3.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Neumont College of Computer Science (21.8 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Layton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($162,710), Database Architect ($137,870), Software Developer ($109,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Utah statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Kaysville instead of Layton?

Kaysville, UT is 3.4 miles from Layton 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 Layton an affordable place to study computer science?

Layton’s median household income of $99,188 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Layton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Utah 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 Layton

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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.

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