Best Computer Science Schools Near Staunton, VA (2026)

Updated September 6, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Staunton, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $5,646 to $58,702 per year for indexed programs. Staunton has a population of about 25,765. Median household income is $62,586 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $160,610 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Staunton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Staunton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Staunton city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA 15.9 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,453
Avg net price $17,800/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,090
Out‑of‑state$16,090
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA 21.7 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,954
Avg net price $23,322/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 75

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Eastern Mennonite University

Harrisonburg, VA 23.7 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,869
Avg net price $24,588/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 51

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 31.5 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Virginia Military Institute

Lexington, VA 32.7 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
71.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,369
Avg net price $17,113/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Southern Virginia University

Buena Vista, VA 33.0 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
34.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,002
Avg net price $22,213/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 17

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Washington and Lee University

Lexington, VA 33.0 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
74.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $94,810
Avg net price $23,781/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 32

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA 52.9 miles from Staunton
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,380
Avg net price $22,235/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Staunton

Staunton is part of the Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA metro area (BLS area code 44420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer $115,610 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $126,905
Computer Systems Analyst $91,380 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $100,307
Computer Network Architect $141,340 VA statewide $155,148
Database Administrator $93,320 VA statewide $102,437
Database Architect $160,360 VA statewide $176,026
Information Security Analyst $127,860 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $140,351
Computer Network Support Specialist $63,980 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $70,231
Computer User Support Specialist $58,340 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $64,040
Web Developer $128,380 VA statewide $140,922
Web and Digital Interface Designer $77,140 VA statewide $84,676
Computer and Information Systems Manager $160,610 Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $176,301

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.

Staunton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 25,765 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $62,586 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 91.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Staunton (city) County 21 workers, 14 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Staunton. The closest is Blue Ridge Community College in Weyers Cave, VA (10.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Virginia-Main Campus (31.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Staunton are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($160,610), Database Architect ($160,360), Computer Network Architect ($141,340). 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 Waynesboro instead of Staunton?

Waynesboro, VA is 10.8 miles from Staunton 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 Staunton an affordable place to study computer science?

Staunton’s median household income of $62,586 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Staunton 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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Other Programs Available in Staunton

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Staunton:

Data verified: September 6, 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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