Universities are offering cheap online computer science degrees to help meet the growing demand for technology professionals.

According to Code.org, computing jobs account for 67% of emerging STEM positions. Yet the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reports that computer science degrees comprised only 4.4% of all bachelor's degrees in the 2018-19 school year.

Online computer science degrees may make a tech career more accessible and affordable. Keep reading to learn what to look for in an online computer science program and the expected costs.

Tuition and fee information listed below is current as of March 2022.

Online computer science degree costs

While some computer science degrees can cost over$100,000, affordable options exist. Florida International University's online computer science degree tuition totals just under$27,500