Barberton, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $13,135 to $49,276 per year for indexed programs. Barberton has a population of about 24,977. Median household income is $48,943 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 17.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Akron, OH metro area, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $105,430 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Software Development Schools to Barberton
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Barberton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Barberton 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 Barberton.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
60%
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$46,600
Avg net price
$13,946/yr
TuitionIn‑state$13,135
Out‑of‑state$20,815
Key stats- Retention rate: 73%
- Programs offered: 159
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$45,388
Avg net price
$20,787/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 181
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$53,217
Avg net price
$23,280/yr
TuitionIn‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 58
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,122
Avg net price
$27,603/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 84%
- Programs offered: 90
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,131
Avg net price
$14,764/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 70%
- Programs offered: 123
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
34%
Graduation rate
80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$58,343
Avg net price
$38,645/yr
TuitionIn‑state$67,366
Out‑of‑state$67,366
Key stats- Retention rate: 90%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
76%
Graduation rate
61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$52,928
Avg net price
$21,988/yr
TuitionIn‑state$31,210
Out‑of‑state$31,210
Key stats- Retention rate: 74%
- Programs offered: 75
Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$41,544
Avg net price
$12,767/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 106
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio software development page.
Software Development Wages Near Barberton
Barberton is part of the Akron, OH metro area (BLS area code 10420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Software Developer | $105,430 | Akron, OH | $112,880 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester | $98,600 | Akron, OH | $105,567 |
| Computer Programmer | $78,070 | Akron, OH | $83,587 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,040 | Akron, OH | $108,180 |
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.
Barberton at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 24,977 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $48,943 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 17.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.4 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Barberton-Area Cities With Software Development Programs
- Akron, OH – 6.5 mi away (565,311 pop)
- Wadsworth, OH – 6.8 mi away (23,136 pop)
- Green, OH – 7.9 mi away (25,673 pop)
- Cuyahoga Falls, OH – 11.5 mi away (49,206 pop)
- Stow, OH – 14.5 mi away (34,711 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited software development schools are near Barberton, OH?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering software development programs near Barberton. The closest is Herzing University-Akron in Akron, OH (5.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Mount Union (26.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying software development roles near Barberton?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles near Barberton are: Software Developer ($105,430), Computer Systems Analyst ($101,040), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($98,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Akron instead of Barberton?
Akron, OH is 6.5 miles from Barberton 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 Barberton an affordable place to study software development?
Barberton’s median household income of $48,943 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Barberton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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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- Counseling programs in Barberton, OH
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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