Best Online Computer Science Programs in Beckley, WV (2026)

Updated June 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Beckley, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs. Beckley has a population of about 16,977. Median household income is $39,939 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Beckley, WV metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $125,600 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Beckley

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

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Beckley

Beckley is part of the Beckley, WV metro area (BLS area code 13220). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to West Virginia statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer	$100,840	Beckley, WV	$114,072
Computer Systems Analyst	N/A	WV statewide	–
Computer Network Architect	$122,520	WV statewide	$138,597
Database Administrator	$73,490	WV statewide	$83,133
Database Architect	N/A	WV statewide	–
Information Security Analyst	N/A	WV statewide	–
Computer Network Support Specialist	$46,840	WV statewide	$52,986
Computer User Support Specialist	$57,570	Beckley, WV	$65,124
Web Developer	$78,240	WV statewide	$88,507
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$71,880	WV statewide	$81,312
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$125,600	Beckley, WV	$142,081

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.

Beckley at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	16,977	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$39,939	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	25.9%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	88.4 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Raleigh County	49 workers, 34 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Beckley-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Bluefield, WV – 36.5 mi away (43,012 pop)
Charleston, WV – 45.8 mi away (146,462 pop)
Blacksburg, VA – 56.6 mi away (93,560 pop)
Christiansburg, VA – 61.9 mi away (22,088 pop)
Salem, VA – 70.9 mi away (25,549 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Beckley, WV?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Beckley. The closest is New River Community and Technical College in Beaver, WV (3.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is West Virginia Junior College-Charleston (54.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Beckley are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($125,600), Computer Network Architect ($122,520), Software Developer ($100,840). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with West Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Bluefield instead of Beckley?

Bluefield, WV is 36.5 miles from Beckley 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 Beckley an affordable place to study computer science?

Beckley’s median household income of $39,939 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beckley while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and West 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.

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