Best Software Development Schools Near Marietta, OH (2026)

Marietta, Ohio has 31 accredited schools offering software development programs, with tuition ranging from $4,698 to $39,652 per year for indexed programs. Marietta has a population of about 13,282. Median household income is $45,986 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Ohio, the top-earning software development-related role is Software Developer at a median $114,090 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Software Development Schools to Marietta

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer software development programs near Marietta, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Marietta 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 Marietta. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

University of Rio Grande

Rio Grande, OH 62.3 miles from Marietta BOC Score 50.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,478
Avg net price $23,686/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 60%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Central Ohio Technical College

Newark, OH 69.4 miles from Marietta BOC Score 56.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,168
Avg net price $9,948/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Kent State University at Tuscarawas

New Philadelphia, OH 73.6 miles from Marietta BOC Score 56.5
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $12,542/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 55%
  • Programs offered: 14

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Mount Vernon, OH 85.2 miles from Marietta BOC Score 55.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,555
Avg net price $22,421/yr
Tuition
In‑state$37,158
Out‑of‑state$37,158
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 88.7 miles from Marietta BOC Score 43.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Columbus State Community College

Columbus, OH 90.2 miles from Marietta BOC Score 56.1
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 30%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,435
Avg net price $8,400/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Kent State University at East Liverpool

East Liverpool, OH 94.4 miles from Marietta BOC Score 35.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 14%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $13,392/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 36%
  • Programs offered: 12

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Shawnee State University

Portsmouth, OH 96.3 miles from Marietta BOC Score 38.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 40%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,596
Avg net price $14,381/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Ohio schools on the Ohio software development page.


Software Development Wages Near Marietta

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Ohio, statewide)
Software Developer$114,090
Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$98,000
Computer Programmer$85,270
Computer Systems Analyst$102,320

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.


Marietta at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,282Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,986Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited software development schools are near Marietta, OH?

Our directory has 31 accredited schools offering software development programs near Marietta. The closest is Marietta College in Marietta, OH (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Ohio Technical College (69.4 miles). 10 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying software development roles in Ohio?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying software development-related roles in Ohio are: Software Developer ($114,090), Computer Systems Analyst ($102,320), Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester ($98,000). Wages for Marietta workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Parkersburg instead of Marietta?

Parkersburg, WV is 12.3 miles from Marietta 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 Marietta an affordable place to study software development?

Marietta’s median household income of $45,986 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Marietta 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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Other Programs Available in Marietta

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

Data verified: August 11, 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.