Best Online Computer Science Programs in Rock Springs, WY (2026)

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

Rock Springs, Wyoming has 2 accredited schools offering computer science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,250 to $15,333 per year for indexed programs. Rock Springs has a population of about 23,229. Median household income is $73,307 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Wyoming, the top-earning computer science-related role is Computer and Information Systems Manager at a median $120,850 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Computer Science Schools to Rock Springs

The 2 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 2 schools in our directory that offer computer science programs near Rock Springs. Distances are calculated from Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

Computer Science Wages Near Rock Springs

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Wyoming, statewide)
Software Developer	$115,170
Computer Systems Analyst	$109,780
Computer Network Architect	$100,520
Database Administrator	$82,480
Database Architect	N/A
Information Security Analyst	$98,710
Computer Network Support Specialist	$61,780
Computer User Support Specialist	$65,100
Web Developer	$68,410
Web and Digital Interface Designer	$67,020
Computer and Information Systems Manager	$120,850

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.

Rock Springs at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	23,229	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$73,307	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.4%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Computer Science-related employment in Sweetwater County	37 workers, 30 establishments	BLS QCEW 2024 annual

Other Rock Springs-Area Cities With Computer Science Programs

Vernal, UT – 80.7 mi away (20,356 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited computer science schools are near Rock Springs, WY?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering computer science programs near Rock Springs. The closest is Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs, WY (0.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Uintah Basin Technical College (97.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying computer science roles in Wyoming?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying computer science-related roles in Wyoming are: Computer and Information Systems Manager ($120,850), Software Developer ($115,170), Computer Systems Analyst ($109,780). Wages for Rock Springs workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Vernal instead of Rock Springs?

Vernal, UT is 80.7 miles from Rock Springs 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 Rock Springs an affordable place to study computer science?

Rock Springs’s median household income of $73,307 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rock Springs while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Wyoming 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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