Best Computer Science Schools Near Charleston, WV (2026)

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

Charleston, West Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,920 to $13,920 per year for indexed programs. Charleston has a population of about 47,918. Median household income is $64,512 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Charleston, WV metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer Network Architect at a median $131,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Charleston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer computer science programs near Charleston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charleston 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 Charleston. 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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University of Charleston

Charleston, WV 1.4 miles from Charleston
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
49.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,774
Avg net price $22,107/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Computer Science Wages Near Charleston

Charleston is part of the Charleston, WV metro area (BLS area code 16620). 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 $122,980 Charleston, WV $138,647
Computer Systems Analyst N/A WV statewide –
Computer Network Architect $131,210 Charleston, WV $147,926
Database Administrator $70,280 Charleston, WV $79,233
Database Architect $104,570 Charleston, WV $117,892
Information Security Analyst $64,840 Charleston, WV $73,100
Computer Network Support Specialist $52,670 Charleston, WV $59,380
Computer User Support Specialist $50,700 Charleston, WV $57,159
Web Developer $78,240 WV statewide $88,207
Web and Digital Interface Designer $71,880 WV statewide $81,037
Computer and Information Systems Manager $101,560 Charleston, WV $114,498

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.

Charleston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 47,918 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,512 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 44.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024
Computer Science-related employment in Kanawha County 991 workers, 177 establishments BLS QCEW 2024 annual

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Charleston. The closest is University of Charleston in Charleston, WV (1.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Strayer University-West Virginia (17.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Charleston are: Computer Network Architect ($131,210), Software Developer ($122,980), Database Architect ($104,570). 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 Huntington instead of Charleston?

Huntington, WV is 43.7 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study computer science?

Charleston’s median household income of $64,512 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston 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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Other Programs Available in Charleston

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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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