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

Waynesboro, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Waynesboro has a population of about 22,574. Median household income is $56,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% 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 Waynesboro

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Waynesboro

Waynesboro 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.

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.

Waynesboro at a Glance

Other Waynesboro-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Staunton, VA – 10.8 mi away (58,077 pop)
• Charlottesville, VA – 22.7 mi away (99,664 pop)
• Harrisonburg, VA – 25.5 mi away (72,470 pop)
• Lynchburg, VA – 48.7 mi away (123,795 pop)
• Fredericksburg, VA – 78.5 mi away (164,610 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Waynesboro. The closest is University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA (21.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mountain Gateway Community College (54.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Waynesboro 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 Staunton instead of Waynesboro?

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

Waynesboro’s median household income of $56,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Waynesboro 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.