Pittsburg, Kansas has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $5,213 to $18,885 per year for indexed programs. Pittsburg has a population of about 20,606. Median household income is $40,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Kansas, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $113,420 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Pittsburg
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Pittsburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburg 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Pittsburg.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,972
Avg net price
$32,165/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 43
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$47,601
Avg net price
$16,261/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 71%
- Programs offered: 68
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$61,945
Avg net price
$18,059/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 86%
- Programs offered: 183
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$39,080
Avg net price
$23,980/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,774
Avg net price
$15,280/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 69%
- Programs offered: 83
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$55,646
Avg net price
$29,824/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 54%
- Programs offered: 45
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$59,483
Avg net price
$22,519/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 65%
- Programs offered: 35
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$51,532
Avg net price
$13,194/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 68%
- Programs offered: 149
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Kansas schools on the Kansas software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Pittsburg
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Kansas, statewide) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $113,420 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $94,490 |
| Computer Programmer | $92,960 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $100,770 |
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.
Pittsburg at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 20,606 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $40,220 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 33.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Pittsburg-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Joplin, MO – 25.7 mi away (86,144 pop)
- Bella Vista, AR – 69.6 mi away (28,406 pop)
- Bentonville, AR – 77.5 mi away (47,093 pop)
- Springfield, MO – 78.8 mi away (287,124 pop)
- Nixa, MO – 81.2 mi away (21,201 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Pittsburg, KS?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Pittsburg. The closest is Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, MO (25.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Southwest Baptist University (72.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles in Kansas?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in Kansas are: Software Developer ($113,420), Computer Systems Analyst ($100,770), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($94,490). Wages for Pittsburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Joplin instead of Pittsburg?
Joplin, MO is 25.7 miles from Pittsburg and has its own set of local software development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Pittsburg an affordable place to study software development?
Pittsburg’s median household income of $40,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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: August 31, 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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