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

Herndon, Virginia has a population of about 24,529. The city’s median household income is $141,418 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 94 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Herndon, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $71,549 per year for indexed programs. 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 $191,880 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Herndon

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 94 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Herndon. Distances are calculated from Herndon city center.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Herndon

Herndon 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 2024 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.

Herndon at a Glance

Other Herndon-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Fairfax, VA – 9.3 mi away (24,164 pop)
• Leesburg, VA – 13.0 mi away (52,607 pop)
• Rockville, MD – 14.7 mi away (66,940 pop)
• Gaithersburg, MD – 14.7 mi away (67,776 pop)
• Manassas, VA – 16.2 mi away (41,483 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 94 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Herndon. The closest is Columbia College in Vienna, VA (7.9 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is Strayer University-Virginia (17.1 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Herndon are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($191,880), Database Architect ($188,120), Computer Network Architect ($163,570). 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 Fairfax instead of Herndon?

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

Herndon’s median household income of $141,418 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Herndon 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.

Related Resources

• Online Computer Science Programs in Virginia
• Main Computer Science Degree Guide
• Computer Science Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; 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.