Best Online Computer Science Programs in Beloit, WI (2026)

Beloit, Wisconsin has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,696 to $12,397 per year for indexed programs. Beloit has a population of about 36,554. Median household income is $59,975 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 18.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $157,340 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Beloit

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

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

Computer Science Wages Near Beloit

Beloit is part of the Janesville-Beloit, WI metro area (BLS area code 27500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Wisconsin 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.

Beloit at a Glance

Other Beloit-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

• Machesney Park, IL – 10.8 mi away (22,873 pop)
• Janesville, WI – 11.2 mi away (70,299 pop)
• Loves Park, IL – 12.9 mi away (23,413 pop)
• Rockford, IL – 18.4 mi away (286,727 pop)
• Belvidere, IL – 20.1 mi away (25,070 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Beloit, WI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Beloit. The closest is Blackhawk Technical College in Janesville, WI (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Highland Community College (37.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles near Beloit are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($157,340), Database Architect ($137,810), Computer Network Architect ($128,150). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Wisconsin statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Machesney Park instead of Beloit?

Machesney Park, IL is 10.8 miles from Beloit 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 Beloit an affordable place to study computer science?

Beloit’s median household income of $59,975 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beloit while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wisconsin 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.