Best Online Computer Science Programs in Fairfax, VA (2026)

Fairfax, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $13,920 per year for indexed programs. Fairfax has a population of about 24,478. Median household income is $132,774 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 62.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $195,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Fairfax

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Fairfax

Fairfax is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area (BLS area code 47900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia 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.

Fairfax at a Glance

Other Fairfax-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Herndon, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,393 pop)
• Alexandria, VA – 11.7 mi away (155,810 pop)
• Manassas, VA – 12.3 mi away (41,483 pop)
• Washington, DC – 15.7 mi away (5,191,844 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 17.7 mi away (66,940 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Fairfax, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Fairfax. The closest is George Mason University in Fairfax, VA (1.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-Virginia (11.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Fairfax are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($195,190), Database Architect ($162,870), Computer Network Architect ($159,820). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Herndon instead of Fairfax?

Herndon, VA is 9.3 miles from Fairfax 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 Fairfax an affordable place to study computer science?

Fairfax’s median household income of $132,774 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairfax while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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.