Best Online Computer Science Programs in South Jordan, UT (2026)

South Jordan, Utah has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. South Jordan has a population of about 80,331. Median household income is $126,400 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,810 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to South Jordan

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near South Jordan

South Jordan is part of the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area (BLS area code 41620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Utah 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.

South Jordan at a Glance

Other South Jordan-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Riverton, UT – 2.8 mi away (42,838 pop)
• West Jordan, UT – 3.3 mi away (113,699 pop)
• Herriman, UT – 5.1 mi away (35,385 pop)
• Midvale, UT – 6.0 mi away (33,035 pop)
• Taylorsville, UT – 7.1 mi away (60,436 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near South Jordan, UT?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near South Jordan. The closest is Salt Lake Community College in Salt Lake City, UT (8.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ensign College (15.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles near South Jordan?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near South Jordan are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,810), Database Architect ($136,990), Database Administrator ($135,750). 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 Riverton instead of South Jordan?

Riverton, UT is 2.8 miles from South Jordan 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 South Jordan an affordable place to study computer science?

South Jordan’s median household income of $126,400 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in South Jordan 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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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.