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Best Software Engineering Schools Near Natchez, MS (2026)
Natchez, Mississippi is home to about 14,207 residents. Median household income is $35,613 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning software engineering-related role is Computer and Information Systems Managers at a median $124,280 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Software Engineering Schools to Natchez
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software engineering programs near Natchez, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Natchez city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Mississippi schools on the Mississippi software engineering page.
Software Engineering Wages Near Natchez
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Software Developers | $95,330 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $79,890 |
| Computer Programmers | $85,120 |
| Web Developers | N/A |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $124,280 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $86,940 |
| Computer Network Architects | $90,990 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $86,280 |
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.
Natchez at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,207 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $35,613 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 25.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Natchez-Area Cities With Software Engineering Programs
- Vicksburg, MS – 61.0 mi away (27,887 pop)
- Alexandria, LA – 66.2 mi away (82,995 pop)
- Central, LA – 71.1 mi away (28,529 pop)
- Baton Rouge, LA – 77.6 mi away (589,675 pop)
- Monroe, LA – 78.6 mi away (117,673 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the highest-paying software engineering roles in Mississippi?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software engineering-related roles in Mississippi are: Computer and Information Systems Managers ($124,280), Software Developers ($95,330), Computer Network Architects ($90,990). Wages for Natchez workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Vicksburg instead of Natchez?
Vicksburg, MS is 61.0 miles from Natchez and has its own set of local software engineering programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Natchez an affordable place to study software engineering?
Natchez’s median household income of $35,613 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Natchez while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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.
Learn More About Software Engineering Programs
- Main Software Engineering degree guide
- Online Software Engineering programs in Mississippi
- Software Engineering programs by state
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Data verified: September 5, 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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