Best Mobile App Development Schools Near Lancaster, PA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Lancaster, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering mobile app development programs. Lancaster has a population of about 57,683. Median household income is $63,421 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Lancaster, PA metro area, the top-earning mobile app development-related role is Software Developer at a median $104,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Mobile App Development Schools to Lancaster

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer mobile app development programs near Lancaster, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lancaster 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:

  • 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 Lancaster. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Reading Area Community College

Reading, PA 28.0 miles from Lancaster
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
42.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,082
Avg net price $9,228/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg, PA 35.6 miles from Lancaster
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
37.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,007
Avg net price $14,471/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Delaware County Community College

Media, PA 48.3 miles from Lancaster
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
50.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 22%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,391
Avg net price $6,576/yr
Tuition
In‑state$6,930
Out‑of‑state$15,540
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Montgomery County Community College

Blue Bell, PA 55.0 miles from Lancaster
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $46,108
Avg net price $11,124/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Schnecksville, PA 56.3 miles from Lancaster
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 25%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,436
Avg net price $9,203/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Gwynedd Mercy University

Gwynedd Valley, PA 57.2 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,145
Avg net price $27,483/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 59.1 miles from Lancaster
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,648
Avg net price $38,509/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Community College of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 60.4 miles from Lancaster
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
36.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $40,852
Avg net price $11,911/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania mobile app development page.

Mobile App Development Wages Near Lancaster

Lancaster is part of the Lancaster, PA metro area (BLS area code 29540). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Software Developer$104,740Lancaster, PA$106,551
Web Developer$80,710Lancaster, PA$82,106
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$90,540Lancaster, PA$92,106
Web and Digital Interface Designer$67,090Lancaster, PA$68,250

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.

Lancaster at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population57,683Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,421Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+27.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.3 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited mobile app development schools are near Lancaster, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering mobile app development programs near Lancaster. The closest is Reading Area Community College in Reading, PA (28.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wilmington University (45.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying mobile app development roles near Lancaster?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying mobile app development-related roles near Lancaster are: Software Developer ($104,740), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($90,540), Web Developer ($80,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lebanon instead of Lancaster?

Lebanon, PA is 21.6 miles from Lancaster and has its own set of local mobile app development programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Lancaster an affordable place to study mobile app development?

Lancaster’s median household income of $63,421 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lancaster while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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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Other Programs Available in Lancaster

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lancaster:

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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